inner conflicts

plural noun

: ideas, feelings, etc., that disagree with one another
exploring the character's inner conflicts

Examples of inner conflicts in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Each character’s personality and inner conflicts materialize through their homes' interiors. Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 18 Apr. 2023 Though the story is centered on Sammy [Gabriel LaBelle] as essentially a Steven stand-in, Mitzi becomes the stealth hero of the movie, this passionate dancer and pianist with a real artist's soul and inner conflicts. Ew Staff, EW.com, 21 Feb. 2023

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“Inner conflicts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inner%20conflicts. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.

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