Contretemps
/ˈkɒn.tɹə.tɑ̃ŋ/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:21 pts11 letters
Definition of Contretemps
noun
- An unforeseen, inopportune, or embarrassing event; a hitch
- An ill-timed pass.
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