uncomfortable silence

language: ru

definitions

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

examples

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

    После того как он задал личный вопрос, комнату наполнило неловкое молчание.