contretemps

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/ˈkɒn.tɹə.tɑ̃ŋ/ English

Definitions

noun

An unforeseen, inopportune, or embarrassing event; a hitch
An ill-timed pass.

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Synonyms

hitch mishap one of those things misfortune untime bad luck misevent trouble disaster unchance moment consequence infortunity contraexpectation turn of events mischance mishappening accident

Rhymes

temps attempts demps accountemps kemps

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