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Meaning of the word "ill at ease" in English

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ill at ease

US /ɪl æt iz/
UK /ɪl æt iz/

Idiom

uncomfortable or awkward

Example:
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He felt ill at ease in the formal setting.
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Her sudden silence made everyone feel ill at ease.
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