uncomfortable silence

language: ko

definitions

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

examples

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

    그가 개인적인 질문을 던진 후, 방 안에는 어색한 침묵이 흘렀다.