Contretemps(noun)
An unexpected and embarrassing problem, argument, or awkward situation.
Hindi meaning:अप्रत्याशित परेशानी या असहज विवाद
Synonyms: Mishap, Dispute, Embarrassment, Misunderstanding
Antonyms: Agreement, Harmony, Success, Accord
Example: A small contretemps at the meeting delayed the final decision.
Trick to remember: Contretemps sounds like wrong time; jab wrong time par problem aaye, that is contretemps.
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