ill at ease Synonyms

ill at ease Meaning

Wordnet

ill at ease (s)

socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner

FAQs About the word ill at ease

socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner

worried, uneasy, upset, anxious, troubled, on edge, nervous, on tenterhooks, disturbed, goosey

sure, cool, calm, collected,easy, sure, easy, nerveless, cool, calm

The student felt ill at ease as he faced the intimidating professor.

The traveler was ill at ease in the unfamiliar city, unsure of where to go.

The new employee was ill at ease during his first day at work.

The introvert was ill at ease in large social gatherings.