uncomfortable silence

language: pt

definitions

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

examples

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

    Depois que ele fez a pergunta pessoal, um silêncio desconfortável preencheu a sala.