awkwardtopic
nounUK /ˈɔːkwəd ˈtɒpɪk/
US /ˈɔːkwərd ˈtɑːpɪk/
A subject that is hard or uncomfortable to talk about.
Money is an awkward topic at family dinners.
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2. A conversation subject that makes people feel shy or nervous.
Her breakup became an awkward topic at the party.
3. Something people avoid bringing up because it may cause trouble.
Politics can be an awkward topic at work.
4. A question that is hard to answer without hurting feelings.
His weight was an awkward topic for the whole family.