Pronunciation: /ɪl-ət-iːz/
adjective Ill-at-ease is used as an adjective to describe a feeling of discomfort or unease.
A1 She felt ill-at-ease in the new school.
A2 The unfamiliar surroundings made him ill-at-ease.
B1 The awkward silence left everyone ill-at-ease.
B2 His lack of preparation for the presentation made him ill-at-ease.
C1 The tense atmosphere at the negotiation table left everyone ill-at-ease.
C2 Despite his confident demeanor, she could tell he was ill-at-ease.
adverb Ill-at-ease can also be used as an adverb to describe how someone is feeling in a particular situation.
A1 She felt ill-at-ease in the new school.
A2 He looked ill-at-ease during the job interview.
B1 The speaker seemed ill-at-ease on stage.
B2 Despite his confident appearance, he was actually ill-at-ease in social situations.
C1 The CEO appeared ill-at-ease when discussing the company's financial losses.
C2 Even the experienced diplomat felt ill-at-ease during the tense negotiations.
formal The new employee felt ill-at-ease during the important board meeting.
informal She always feels ill-at-ease at social gatherings.
slang I was so ill-at-ease when I had to give a speech in front of the whole class.
figurative The uncertainty of the future left him ill-at-ease.
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