Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

comeuppance

noun

/kəˈmɛp.əns/

Definition

A deserved punishment or fate that someone receives, often after behaving badly.

Examples

After years of cheating others, he finally got his comeuppance when he was exposed.
The villain in the story faced his comeuppance in the final act.
She believed in karma and that everyone eventually gets their comeuppance.

Meaning

Comeuppance refers to the idea that one’s negative actions will eventually lead to repercussions. It’s often used to suggest that someone is getting what they deserve.