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awkward silence

/ˈɔːkwərd ˈsaɪləns/
Main Example

There was an awkward silence after he told the joke.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A period of time when no one speaks, creating an uncomfortable feeling.

Other Example

The meeting ended in an awkward silence.

She felt the awkward silence after her comment.

An awkward silence filled the room when he walked in.

Synonyms

create an awkward silence

break the awkward silence

experience an awkward silence

Synonyms

uncomfortable pause

tense silence

embarrassing quiet

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