uncomfortable silence

language: zh

definitions

  1. A period of silence during a conversation that causes feelings of awkwardness, tension, embarrassment, or anxiety among the participants.
    zh: 尴尬的沉默

examples

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

    在他问了那个私人问题后，房间里充满了尴尬的沉默。