ill (at ease)

ADJECTIVE

uncomfortable

Synonyms

WEAK

anxious awkward discomfited disquieted disturbed doubtful edgy faltering fidgety hesitant nervous on edge on tenterhooks restless self-conscious suspicious tense uneasy unrelaxed unsettled unsure

Antonyms

WEAK

at ease comfortable

ill at ease

ADJECTIVE

not feeling at ease

Synonyms

WEAK

anxious apprehensive awkward discomfited disquieted disturbed doubtful edgy faltering fidgety hesitant insecure nervous on edge on pins and needles on tenterhooks out of place restless self-conscious shy suspicious tense uncomfortable uneasy unrelaxed unsettled unsure

Antonyms

WEAK

at ease comfortable content

Example Sentences

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Kelly looked a little ill at ease to be out from behind the desk where she records her daily political commentary program, The Megyn Kelly Show.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

Both feel socially ill at ease up against “the townspeople of Pennacook,” another refrain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

When a beloved artist who has not performed live in some time returns to the stage, we often expect them to appear fragile, unsteady, ill at ease.

From New York Times • Feb. 5, 2024

Silvia looks ill at ease around her extended family, or is it just anyone who’s not her daughter?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2023

Grant does not have the appearance of a great general; he looks awkward, ill at ease, and carelessly dressed.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt

ill (at ease)

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