How to pronounce Comeuppance?

The correct way to pronounce Comeuppance is [kuh-MUP-uhns]. Emphasis is on the 2 syllable. To learn how to pronounce Comeuppance, listen and repeat:

What's the definition of Comeuppance?

Comeuppance – a comeuppance is a punishment or fate that someone deserves, especially after behaving badly. It often implies that a person has received a consequence for their actions. The term is commonly used when someone who has acted arrogantly or selfishly faces negative outcomes. It can also refer to a moment of reckoning for behavior that is unjust or unfair. Essentially, it means getting what one deserves, especially in terms of retribution or karma.

Examples of usage of Comeuppance

  1. After years of deceit, he finally faced his comeuppance when the truth was revealed.
  2. She thought she could cheat her way to success, but her comeuppance came when she lost everything.
  3. The bully finally got his comeuppance when his victim stood up to him.
  4. Many believed that her comeuppance was long overdue after all the lies she told.
  5. In the end, the corrupt politician met his comeuppance when he was exposed by the media.