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Just terrible having to lose face (8)

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rightful

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'just' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

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(Other definitions for rightful that I've seen before include "Legitimately claimed" , "Legitimate - deserved" , "Lawful" , "Proper - legitimate" , "Legitimate, fitting" .)

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