noun
- a decline in status, position, or circumstances; a disappointment
- the unpleasant after-effects experienced when a drug wears off
Usage: informal
Examples
- Moving from the mansion to a small apartment was quite a comedown for the family.
- After years as CEO, working as a clerk felt like a real comedown.
- The team’s loss in the finals was a major comedown after their perfect season.
- She experienced a harsh comedown after the medication wore off.
- The party’s end brought an inevitable comedown for everyone involved.
- His demotion was a significant comedown from his previous executive role.