uncomfortable silence

language: en

definitions

  1. A period of silence during a conversation that causes feelings of awkwardness, tension, embarrassment, or anxiety among the participants.
    en: A period of silence during a conversation that causes feelings of awkwardness, tension, embarrassment, or anxiety among the participants.

examples

  1. After he asked the personal question, an uncomfortable silence filled the room.

    After he asked the personal question, an uncomfortable silence filled the room.