strained silence

Examples (20)

• An awkward silence followed the unexpected announcement.
• After the heated argument, a strained silence filled the room.
• After the argument, a strained silence filled the room.
• The unexpected confession led to a strained silence among the family members.
• The tension was palpable, creating a strained silence between them.
• A palpable strained silence fell over the dinner table, making everyone uncomfortable.
• He tried to break the strained silence by changing the subject.
• He tried to break the strained silence with a light-hearted comment, but it only made things worse.
• A strained silence descended after her harsh words.
• The meeting ended in a strained silence, with no one daring to voice their true opinions.
• The meeting ended with a strained silence and no clear resolution.
• Their unspoken disagreement created a strained silence that lasted for several awkward minutes.
• You could cut the strained silence with a knife.
• You could cut the strained silence with a knife after the manager's harsh criticism.
• His apology did little to ease the strained silence that had fallen.
• Despite the obvious tension, the strained silence persisted, making the atmosphere unbearable.
• The news of the accident created a strained silence among the colleagues.
• The sudden, strained silence in the classroom indicated that the teacher had just entered.
• She observed the strained silence with a sense of unease.
• She longed to escape the strained silence that had settled between her and her estranged friend.