Awkward; uncomfortable. Describes a situation or atmosphere that feels tense or embarrassing, often in interpersonal contexts.
会話が途切れて、部屋の空気が気まずくなった。
The conversation dropped off and the room became awkward.
元カレに街でばったり会って、とても気まずかった。
I ran into my ex on the street and it was really awkward.
上司の前で冗談が滑って気まずい空気になった。
My joke fell flat in front of my boss and it became awkward.
別れる話をするのはいつも気まずい。
Talking about breaking up is always awkward.