Synonyms of contretemps

contretemps

noun

ˈkän-trə-ˌtäⁿ 

as in quarrel

an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions

there was a bit of a contretemps over the seating arrangements for the upcoming wedding

Synonyms & Similar Words

• quarrel
• altercation
• dispute
• controversy
• disagreement
• bicker
• argument
• fight
• imbroglio
• misunderstanding
• brawl
• set-to
• row
• spat
• tiff
• falling-out
• squabble
• skirmish
• disputation
• feud
• debate
• donnybrook
• clash
• wrangle
• rhubarb
• cross fire
• battle royal
• argy-bargy
• argle-bargle
• tangle
• tussle
• run-in
• kickup
• difference
• protest
• scrap
• objection
• protestation
• hassle
• contention
• vendetta
• logomachy
• fracas
• attack
• fisticuffs
• dissension
• melee
• catfight
• affray
• fuss
• fray
• free-for-all

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of contretemps

Moore’s personal biography – despite these minor contretemps – proved more than compelling enough for Maryland voters. — Peniel E. Joseph, CNN, 9 Nov. 2022

To outsiders, the summer’s weeks-long contretemps over the prime minister’s after-hours activities might seem like a tempest in a Nordic teapot. — Michael Hunt, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022

The Dallas visit avoided the contretemps of the Washington portion of the trip. — Dallas News, 2 June 2022

The normally dignified sport had a brief contretemps at the time of the opening game this year. — New York Times, 1 Dec. 2021

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