Ill at ease
adjective
Feeling uncomfortable or anxious in a situation.
He felt ill at ease in the new school.
Often appears as...
- feel ill at ease
- seem ill at ease
adjective
Feeling uncomfortable or anxious in a situation.
He felt ill at ease in the new school.
Often appears as...
- feel ill at ease
- seem ill at ease
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Situational Use
Use 'ill at ease' to describe discomfort due to specific surroundings or social settings.
He was ill at ease at the crowded party.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional State
It can express a mild level of anxiety, not necessarily extreme fear or panic.
She seemed ill at ease during the interview but managed to answer all the questions.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Remember that body language expressing discomfort varies by culture; 'ill at ease' reflects an internal feeling.
Despite his smile, you could tell he was ill at ease.
Pro Tip 1/3Situational Use
Use 'ill at ease' to describe discomfort due to specific surroundings or social settings.
He was ill at ease at the crowded party.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional State
It can express a mild level of anxiety, not necessarily extreme fear or panic.
She seemed ill at ease during the interview but managed to answer all the questions.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Remember that body language expressing discomfort varies by culture; 'ill at ease' reflects an internal feeling.
Despite his smile, you could tell he was ill at ease.
Pro Tip 1/3Situational Use
Use 'ill at ease' to describe discomfort due to specific surroundings or social settings.
He was ill at ease at the crowded party.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional State
It can express a mild level of anxiety, not necessarily extreme fear or panic.
She seemed ill at ease during the interview but managed to answer all the questions.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Remember that body language expressing discomfort varies by culture; 'ill at ease' reflects an internal feeling.
Despite his smile, you could tell he was ill at ease.
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