Contretemps (Crossword clue)

We found 3 answers for “Contretemps” .

This page shows answers to the clue Contretemps, followed by 4 definitions like “Embarrassing occurrence”, “(Obscure words) an awkward clash” and “A mishap or embarrassing occurrence”.

7 letters

QUARREL

10 letters

HOW DO YOU DO! (3,2,3,3)

12 letters

UNTIMELINESS

Definitions of “Contretemps”

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• A mishap or embarrassing occurrence
• An unexpected and untoward accident
• An unfortunate occurrence, especially an awkward or embarrassing one
• A contretemps is usually a predatory step that occurs before the beat of the music
• An awkward clash; `he tried to smooth over his contretemps with the policeman`

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