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unpleasant confrontation

[ʌnˈplɛzənt ˌkɑːnfrənˈteɪʃən]
nounpl: unpleasant confrontations
confronto desagradável
1. A disagreement, argument, or clash between two or more people that is uncomfortable, awkward, or distressing
The unpleasant confrontation between the manager and employee ended with both parties upset.
O confronto desagradável entre o gerente e o funcionário terminou com ambas as partes insatisfeitas.
2. A tense or hostile encounter that causes discomfort or distress
She wanted to avoid an unpleasant confrontation with her neighbor about the fence.
Ela queria evitar um confronto desagradável com a vizinha sobre a cerca.
NYC Slang
beef; drama
Synonyms
awkward encounterheated argumentuncomfortable clashtense exchangehostile meetingunpleasant dispute
Antonyms
pleasant conversationfriendly discussionharmonious meetingpeaceful dialogue

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
confronto desagradável
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
bate-boca desagradável
More colloquial; emphasizes the argument aspect
São Paulo
confronto desagradável / desentendimento
Both terms are commonly used
Portugal
confronto desagradável / encontro deprimente
Portuguese Portuguese may use 'encontro deprimente' for emphasis

Related Idioms & Phrases

face-off
have words with someone
go toe-to-toe
lock horns
have it out with someone
come to blows
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