contretemps | (n) เหตุการณ์ที่น่าละอาย, Syn. awkward, mishap, misfortune |
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contretemps | (n) an awkward clash |
Contretemps | ‖n. [ F., fr. contre (L. conta) + temps time, fr. L. tempus. ] An unexpected and untoward accident; something inopportune or embarrassing; a hitch. [ 1913 Webster ] In this unhappy contretemps. De Quincey. [ 1913 Webster ] |