ill at ease

1. Uncomfortable, uneasy, as in Large parties made him feel ill at ease. [c. 1300] For an antonym, see at ease.

Example Sentences

Even on 5 June this year, as he pleaded guilty to his wife's manslaughter, he did not appear uncomfortable or ill at ease.

From BBC

There was little sign of chaos now, but Al-Rahy still seemed ill at ease.

From Los Angeles Times

Gibson said he felt "ill at ease" during his visit to Austin, Texas, to appear as a guest on The Joe Rogan Experience, because he knew his neighbourhood was "on fire".

From BBC

He was ill at ease, in angry-comedian mode, walking that razor’s edge between volatile performer and unhappy human.

From Los Angeles Times

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