contretemps [noun]
Definition of contretemps:
- A minor, awkward, or inconvenient incident; a mishap or mischance.
- A brief disagreement or argument, often caused by misunderstanding.
Synonyms of contretemps:
Sentence/Example of contretemps:
The spilled coffee caused a minor contretemps but luckily didn't damage the laptop.
There was a brief contretemps between the actors during rehearsal, but they quickly resolved it.
A simple contretemps in communication led to the entire team being delayed.
The waiter apologized for the contretemps with the overcooked steak and offered to replace it.
Despite the occasional contretemps, the long road trip was a memorable experience.
The negotiations were interrupted by a minor contretemps over a single point.
He handled the contretemps with the client professionally and maintained a calm demeanor.
A series of contretemps throughout the day left her feeling frustrated and flustered.
The launch of the new product went smoothly, with no major contretemps encountered.
Their friendship weathered many a contretemps, proving its strength and resilience.
The waiter's spilled drink caused a minor contretemps, but luckily no one was hurt.
A contretemps arose when two guests accidentally booked the same room at the hotel.
The couple's contretemps over the thermostat quickly escalated into a full-blown argument.
The ballerina's graceful steps were momentarily interrupted by a minor contretemps with her partner.
The political debate was surprisingly civil, with no major contretemps.
Despite a few contretemps, the wedding ceremony went off without a hitch.
He apologized for the contretemps, hoping to smooth things over with his colleague.
The team's strong communication skills helped them avoid any contretemps during the project.
Looking back, the contretemps seemed like a minor inconvenience in the grand scheme of things.
The movie was a delightful comedy filled with witty dialogue and charming contretemps.
The spilled drink caused a minor contretemps at the dinner party.
A contretemps erupted when the customers realized they had been given the wrong order.
Despite the contretemps during the debate, both candidates maintained their composure.
The play featured a series of humorous contretemps between the characters.
The couple apologized for the contretemps at the neighbor's birthday party.
A small contretemps with a fellow passenger caused him to miss his train.
The two politicians managed to overcome their past contretemps and work together on the bill.
Looking back, the contretemps seemed like a trivial matter.
Hoping to avoid any contretemps, she double-checked her presentation slides before the meeting.
Despite a few minor contretemps, the wedding ceremony went off without a hitch.