Ill At Ease (Adjective)
Meaning
Socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner; "awkward and reserved at parties"; "ill at ease among eddies of people he didn't know"; "was always uneasy with strangers".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She was ill at ease in the crowded room, fidgeting with her hands and avoiding eye contact with strangers.
- The young man seemed ill at ease among his colleagues, hesitating to contribute to the team discussion.
- As an introvert, Sarah felt ill at ease at parties, finding it hard to mingle with people she didn't know.
- After the argument, Tom was ill at ease around his sister, unsure of how to break the uncomfortable silence.
- As a shy person, he often felt ill at ease in social situations, struggling to make small talk with acquaintances.