contrecoup in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Contretemps: an unexpected and unfortunate occurrence or mishap that causes disruption or distress.
Sample Sentences
- The sudden news of the layoffs sent a contretemps through the team, leaving everyone in shock.
- After the initial success of the project, the company faced a contretemps when unforeseen costs emerged.
- The athlete's injury was a contretemps that overshadowed an otherwise stellar performance.
- As tensions rose between the two factions, the resulting contretemps threatened to derail the negotiations.
- Despite the initial excitement, the contretemps in their relationship became apparent during the heated discussion.