ill at ease

Example Sentences

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But what if I am ill at ease with leisure?

From The Wall Street Journal

Both feel socially ill at ease up against “the townspeople of Pennacook,” another refrain.

From The Wall Street Journal

They bond, feeling mutually ill at ease in the bathroom at a school function while, coincidentally, wearing the same dress.

From Los Angeles Times

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