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3 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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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.
Despite his cunning schemes, the villain's comeuppance awaited him in the final showdown.

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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