uncomfortable pause

Examples (10)

• There was an uncomfortable pause when she mentioned his ex-wife.
• An uncomfortable pause followed the manager's sudden announcement.
• He broke the uncomfortable pause by loudly clearing his throat.
• The conversation died away into a long, uncomfortable pause.
• She felt the heavy weight of the uncomfortable pause during the interview.
• After he asked the direct question, there was an uncomfortable pause.
• They sat in an uncomfortable pause for what felt like several minutes.
• The host tried to fill the uncomfortable pause with desperate small talk.
• An uncomfortable pause filled the room after their heated argument.
• I tried to ignore the uncomfortable pause and continued with my presentation.