just reward

The term "just reward" signifies a deserved outcome, whether positive or negative, resulting from one's actions or behavior.

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Definition

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(formal)A deserved positive outcome given in recognition of someone's actions or behavior.

Example

  • She received a promotion as a just reward for her hard work and dedication.

B2General

(formal)A deserved negative consequence received due to someone's morally incorrect or unacceptable actions.

Example

  • He faced imprisonment as a just reward for his fraudulent activities.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "just reward":

poetical justicepoetic justicefair play