expression, ichidan verb
feel uneasy; feel constrained; worry
Rare expression. Describes a feeling of being unable to relax or feeling tense around someone, often because of their status or personality. The 'worry' nuance is a natural extension of this unease.
I feel somehow uneasy in front of him and can't speak my mind.
気が置かれるような雰囲気の中で、彼女は黙っていた。
She stayed silent in the tense atmosphere.