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"A deserved reward or consequence, typically unpleasant, received as a result of one's actions or behavior." more

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The arrogant chess grandmaster faced comeuppance when a young and underestimated opponent defeated them in a high-stakes match.

Comeuppance

kuhm-uhp-uhns
nounA deserved reward or consequence, typically unpleasant, received as a result of one's actions or behavior.
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Last Updated On: April 7, 2024
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