ill at ease

Questions

What does ill at ease mean?

Anxious; unsure; uneasy.

Where does ill at ease come from?

Compare to malaise, a similar formation from French.

How to pronounce ill at ease

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “ill at ease”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “ill at ease” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.