contretemps in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Contretemps: an unexpected and unfortunate occurrence or disagreement that causes disruption or awkwardness in a social situation.
Sample Sentences
- The unexpected contretemps at the event left everyone feeling awkward and unsure of how to proceed.
- After a brief contretemps over the seating arrangements, the dinner party resumed with laughter.
- She handled the social contretemps with grace, turning an uncomfortable moment into a lighthearted joke.
- His career faced a significant contretemps when a scandal erupted just before the big launch.
- Despite the minor contretemps, the conference was considered a resounding success by all attendees.