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ill at ease [ ˌɪl ət ˈiːz ]

• uncomfortable or embarrassed.
Similar: awkward, uneasy, uncomfortable, self-conscious, out of place, unnatural, inhibited, gauche, strained, embarrassed, shy, bashful, blushing, retiring, shrinking, unsure, uncertain, unsettled, hesitant, faltering, restless, restive, fidgety, unrelaxed, disquieted, disturbed, discomfited, troubled, worried, anxious, on edge, edgy, nervous, tense, on tenterhooks, apprehensive, distrustful, nervy, fazed, discombobulated, twitchy, on pins and needles, jittery, antsy, unquiet,
Opposite: at ease, comfortable,

at ease

• free from worry or awkwardness; relaxed.
• "she was never quite at ease with Phil"
Similar: relaxed, calm, serene, tranquil, unworried, contented, content, happy, comfortable, secure, safe, chilled,
Opposite: tense, uncomfortable,


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