Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

comeuppance

noun

/kəˈmɛpəns/

Definition

A punishment or fate that someone deserves, usually after their bad behavior.

Examples

After cheating in the competition, he finally got his comeuppance when he was disqualified.
Her dishonesty caught up with her, and she faced her comeuppance when the truth was revealed.

Meaning

Comeuppance refers to a situation where a person receives a negative outcome or consequences as a result of their actions, particularly when they have acted unjustly or improperly.