jejunity

/dʒɛˈdʒʌmɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

A feeling or state of awkwardness or embarrassment, especially when trying to express oneself.

“After a long silence, she tried to break thejejunity and made a joke to lighten the mood.”

2. noun

A period of time during which a person feels awkward or unsure about their social interactions.

“As a shy teenager, he struggled with the jejunity of high school social life.”

Synonyms

  • awkwardness
  • embarrassment

Antonyms

  • confidence
  • ease