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16 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Comeuppance' in a Sentence

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

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The villain in the story faced a series of comeuppances, each more severe than the last.
Despite her cunning tactics, the antagonist met her comeuppance in the final chapters of the novel.
The lazy employee's comeuppance was losing their job due to constant negligence and poor performance.
The arrogant character in the movie received his comeuppance when he lost everything in a tragic turn of events.
The politician's comeuppance was inevitable after years of corruption.
The bully received a satisfying comeuppance when the tables turned, and the smaller kid stood up for themselves.
Despite his cunning schemes, the villain's comeuppance awaited him in the final showdown.
The dishonest politician was exposed, and the electorate eagerly awaited his comeuppance in the upcoming election.
After years of cheating and manipulation, the cunning villain finally faced his comeuppance in the courtroom.
Her relentless dedication to fitness ensured that unhealthy habits never had a comeuppance in her life.
The arrogant bully learned a valuable lesson when he received a comeuppance from the school principal.
The corrupt politician's comeuppance arrived with a landslide defeat in the election.
The reckless driver got their comeuppance with a hefty fine and license suspension after causing a major accident.
Despite his cunning, the deceitful politician could not escape the comeuppances brought by his scandals.
The arrogant celebrity received a comeuppance when the public turned against him for his offensive remarks.
After years of dishonest dealings, the corrupt executive finally experienced his comeuppance.

Comeuppance

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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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