contretemps

• Ein unerwarteter, peinlicher Zwischenfall oder eine kleine Auseinandersetzung, oft durch ein Missverständnis oder eine Unstimmigkeit verursacht.

A noun referring to an unexpected and awkward situation or clash, often involving a minor disagreement or embarrassing moment.

1. An awkward clashC1formalbritish

   An unexpected and unfortunate event or situation that causes embarrassment or difficulty.

   Peinliche Situation

   • There was a minor contretemps at the dinner party when the guest spilled wine on the host's dress.
   • The negotiations hit a contretemps when both sides refused to compromise.
   • A contretemps occurred during the ceremony when the microphone stopped working.

   Synonymealtercationhitchmishapmisunderstandingsetback

   Antonymeaccidentcoincidence