Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
day-of-reckoning
Noun
ˌdeɪ əv ˈrɛkənɪŋ
Definition
A day when someone has to face the consequences of their actions.
Examples
- They knew that the day of reckoning would come when they would have to account for their choices.
- The financial crisis served as a day of reckoning for many businesses that were mismanaged.
- After years of avoiding the issue, the day of reckoning finally arrived for him.
Meaning
The term generally refers to a moment or a future time when one’s past decisions and actions are evaluated, often resulting in judgment or consequences.
Synonyms
- Judgment day
- Moment of truth
- Day of accountability
