noun
- a decline in status, position, or circumstances; a disappointment or setback
- the unpleasant after-effects experienced when a drug wears off
Usage: informal
Usage: informal; drug-related
Examples
- Moving from the mansion to a small apartment was quite a comedown for the family.
- After winning the championship, losing in the first round was a real comedown.
- The job at the fast-food restaurant felt like a comedown after his corporate position.
- She experienced severe comedowns after using stimulants.
- The comedown from the medication left him feeling exhausted.
- Going from first class to economy was such a comedown.
- The team’s poor performance this season has been a major comedown from last year’s success.