awkward pause

Examples (10)

• There was an awkward pause after he asked the personal question.
• An awkward pause filled the room when no one knew what to say next.
• She tried to fill the awkward pause by making a joke about the weather.
• The awkward pause stretched on for several seconds before the host spoke.
• Following his sudden outburst, there was a long and awkward pause.
• The interview was marked by several awkward pauses and hesitant answers.
• He broke the awkward pause by clearing his throat loudly.
• It was an awkward pause that made everyone look down at their shoes.
• The conversation died down, leading to an awkward pause in the dialogue.
• We stood there in an awkward pause, waiting for someone to apologize.