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contretemps

noun

/ˈkɒntrətɑː̃/

Meaning

an unexpected and unfortunate event or disagreement; a minor dispute

There was a small contretemps between the two colleagues during the meeting.

mishap, misunderstanding, dispute, clash

agreement, harmony

political contretemps, social contretemps

The group of customers who regularly patronize a business or service.

A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.

the state of having a great deal of money or wealth

an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure

a tropical fruit with bright pink or red skin and white flesh speckled with black seeds

a woman who is engaged to be married