consequence

4 definitions • 10 examples

a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient:

serious consequences Not making a will can have serious consequences for your children and other family members.

dire consequences Eating too much processed food can have dire health consequences.

as a consequence of Scientists think it is unlikely that any species will actually become extinct as a consequence of the oil spill.

unintended consequence The discovery came about as an unintended consequence of a search for something else.

suffer the consequences Well, if you insist on eating so much, you'll have to suffer (= accept and deal with) the consequences!

face the consequences He will have to face the consequences of his actions.

take the consequences If someone commits a crime, they have to take the consequences.

not important:

The money was of little consequence to Tony.

a result of an action or situation, esp. (in the plural) a bad result:

For someone who is old and weak, the consequences of a broken hip can be serious.

the condition of having a lasting effect; importance:

Last summer there were 15 hurricanes, but only one was of any consequence.