어색
eosaek
MildSouth Korea
Meaning
That uncomfortable, stiff feeling when a situation or interaction just isn't flowing naturally. From 어색하다 (to feel awkward/uncomfortable). Used when silence gets heavy, reunions feel stiff, or conversations die mid-sentence.
어색 = awkward, uncomfortable (shortened from '어색'하다)
Example
“I just ran into ex, it was really 어색.”
Equivalent
Awkward, Uncomfortable
