Riddance

/ˈrɪd.əns/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of getting rid of something unwanted or undesirable.

The removal of the old furniture was a great riddance for the new tenants.

Relief from something burdensome or unpleasant.

After the lengthy debate, the decision to cancel the project was seen as a riddance by the majority of the team.

The state of being free from something burdensome.

The community celebrated the riddance of the pollution from the river.

A term often used in the phrase 'good riddance', indicating relief at the departure or removal of someone or something.

When she finally quit her job, the colleagues expressed, 'Good riddance!'

Derived from the verb 'rid', meaning to free or remove.

good riddance

A phrase used to express pleasure or relief at being free from someone or something.

riddance to bad rubbish

An expression indicating a sense of relief at being rid of something undesirable.

rid

To free or remove someone or something.

ridding

The act of getting rid of something.

Bye Felicia

When she left the group, it was 'bye Felicia'—good riddance!

Outta here

Once he got the job offer, he was like, 'I’m outta here!'—definitely a riddance.