awkwardtransition
nounUK /ˈɔːkwəd trænˈzɪʃən/
US /ˈɔːkwərd trænˈzɪʃən/
A change from one thing to another that feels bumpy or strange.
The awkward transition from playing to homework made it hard to focus.
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2. A moment in a story or speech that jumps strangely from one part to the next.
The movie had an awkward transition between the funny scene and the sad one.
3. A clumsy change in a conversation when nobody knows what to say next.
There was an awkward transition after he mentioned his old school.
4. A jerky change in movement or style that looks uncomfortable.
The dancer's awkward transition between steps made the audience giggle.