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awkward silence

/ˈɑkwərd ˈsaɪləns/ /ˈɔːkwəd ˈsaɪləns/
noun
  1. 1 garip sessizlik, tuhaf sessizlik countable

Definition (English)

A period of quietness in a conversation that feels uncomfortable or embarrassing for the people involved.

Example Sentences

  1. After his comment, an awkward silence fell over the room.
    Onun yorumundan sonra odada garip bir sessizlik oldu.
  2. We tried to continue the conversation, but there was just an awkward silence.
    Konuşmayı sürdürmeye çalıştık ama sadece tuhaf bir sessizlik vardı.

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