contretemps (noun)

1. The awkward contretemps between the two clowns during their performance left the audience in stitches.

2. In the comic strip, the contretemps between the main characters creates a funny and uncomfortable situation.

3. The anime series portrayed the contretemps between the protagonist and antagonist in a humorous way.

4. The artist depicted the contretemps between two figures in his painting, capturing the tension and awkwardness.