
Comedown
Emotional Impact
Comedown suggests a troubling event with a negative emotional effect on someone.

He viewed the demotion to a clerical role as a comedown.
Previous Success
Used when comparing someone's current situation to a more successful, happier past.

Moving back with his parents felt like a comedown after years of independence.
Relative Status
Comedown implies a drop from a relatively high status or position.

Her assignment to the minor league was a comedown from last year's spotlight.
Compare with
DeclineDescentDisappointDisillusionedDownfallDropFallSlump
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