conflicted

adjective

con·flict·ed kən-ˈflik-təd

Synonyms of conflicted next

: experiencing or marked by ambivalence or a conflict especially of emotions

this unhappy and conflicted modern woman—

John Updike

conflicted feelings

Examples of conflicted in a Sentence

She was still conflicted about her ex-husband's remarriage. I'm conflicted about the prospect of our only child going away to college.

Recent Examples on the Web Several figures in New York’s creative industry have reacted positively to Emory’s decision to leave, but others feel more conflicted about the use of imagery depicting such extreme violence against Black people in a clothing collection. —

Rachel Tashjian, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2023 The performance is by the marvelous Raúl Méndez, who infuses the character with magnetism and conflicted depth. —

Celia Wren, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2023 But Elias’ conflicted allegiances, affectingly played by Ramey, test them both. —

Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2023 Perhaps younger writers simply have a more conflicted relationship with fashion. —

Rachel Tashjian, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2023 And so, heading into a potential engagement, Lawson was more conflicted than ever. —

Elizabeth Wagmeister, Variety, 21 Aug. 2023 Sandra becomes the main suspect and the couple’s conflicted relationship is put on trial. —

Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Aug. 2023 There’s a lot for Ian to explore in his father’s conflicted feelings about working in Hollywood, as well as his alcoholism. —

Vulture, 10 Aug. 2023 The comedian pulls off one of the best dramatic roles of the season, playing a complicated and conflicted woman whose internalized trauma collides into the similarly pained character played by Steven Yeun — sparking a road rage incident that tears apart their lives. —

Michael Schneider, Variety, 17 Aug. 2023 See More

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