ill

be ill at ease

to feel anxious or embarrassed. He always felt a little ill at ease with strangers. (often + with) The girl behind the bar looked ill at ease in her uniform. (sometimes + in)

See also: ease

It's an ill wind (that blows nobody any good).

something that you say which means most bad things that happen have a good result for someone. But it's an ill wind. The wettest June in history has replenished the reservoirs.

See also: it's, wind

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ill at ease

worried and uncomfortable. The old gentleman obviously felt ill at ease while he waited to have his hair cut.

at ease

See also: ease