Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Just deserts

//dʒʌst dɪˈzɜːts// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A punishment or reward that is considered to be what the recipient deserved. idiomatic, plural, plural-only

    "It may appear that they're getting ahead by cheating, but they'll get their just deserts in the end."

  2. 2
    an outcome (good or bad) that is well deserved and fitting wordnet

See also for "just deserts"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: justdeserts