worryinggap
nounUK /ˈwʌriɪŋ ɡæp/
US /ˈwɜːriɪŋ ɡæp/
A worrying gap is a space or difference that makes people feel nervous or scared.
The teacher noticed a worrying gap in the fence around the playground.
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2. A missing part that makes people anxious because something important is absent.
There was a worrying gap in the story where a whole page was missing.
3. A big difference between two groups that makes people feel concerned.
The worrying gap between the two teams' scores made the fans nervous.
4. A pause or break in time that causes unease.
A worrying gap of silence followed the loud noise.