ill at ease

The phrase “ill at ease” has 3 syllables: ill at ease.

It's pronounced as /ɪl æt iːz/.


What is synonym and antonym for ill at ease?

In the thesaurus, “ill at ease” has 7 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ill at ease along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for ill at ease

  • anxious
  • nervous
  • on edge
  • troubled
  • uneasy
  • upset
  • worried

Antonyms for ill at ease

  • calm
  • collected
  • confident
  • cool
  • easy
  • nerveless
  • relaxed
  • sure

Example Sentences

  • Despite her efforts to fit in, she felt ill at ease among the unfamiliar crowd.
  • The eerie silence left everyone feeling ill at ease in the abandoned house.
  • His sudden change in behavior made his friends ill at ease about his well-being.
  • The tense atmosphere in the room made the participants ill at ease during the negotiation.
  • Being called to the principal's office left the students ill at ease with anticipation.

On this page you'll find 15 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ill at ease, such as: anxious, calm, collected, confident, cool, easy, nerveless.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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