ILL-AT-EASE Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

ill at ease

adjective

as in worried

feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty I'm usually ill at ease when addressing a large crowd of people

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Recent Examples of ill at ease Maurice, who had a troubled childhood marked by illness and emotional neglect, was negative and socially ill at ease. —

Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2025 In her mind, the community in her fictional story should be one of privilege, a circumstance in which Ruth, who grew up in a working-class Yiddish family, could initially feel ill at ease. —

Esther Zuckerman, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025 The young man may be introverted or otherwise socially ill at ease. —

Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 29 May 2025 In addition to making people feel ill at ease and exacerbating respiratory illnesses, the wind, combined with dry conditions, has elevated the fire risk across Texas. —

Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ill at ease

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Adjective

Many small business owners struggle to provide retirement plans, according to a Senate legislative analyst, and Americans are growing increasingly worried about their financial security in retirement.

— Madeline Luebkert, CBS News, 18 June 2026
But, garnering the support from those within the Big Ten and SEC footprint is clearly not an aspect of this process that both Cantwell and Cruz are worried about.

— Trey Wallace, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026