uncomfortable silence

language: ja

definitions

  1. A period of silence during a conversation that causes feelings of awkwardness, tension, embarrassment, or anxiety among the participants.
    ja: 気まずい沈黙

examples

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

    彼が個人的な質問をした後、気まずい沈黙が部屋に広がった。