as in unsure
having a mixture of opposing feelings
she's somewhat ambivalent about the relationship
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Recent Examples of ambivalent
Thanks to climate change, Cosmism’s ambivalent and generally hostile attitude towards the natural world should also sound familiar.
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Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 12 Sep. 2025
Reactions to Breinberg’s victory were respectful and occasionally ambivalent.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Clearly, yellow lights arise when one partner is uncertain or ambivalent.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Even as Iran’s nuclear scientists envisioned an initial arsenal of five weapons, Tehran’s political leaders were ambivalent about whether the aim of the country’s program was to achieve a nuclear weapons arsenal or to trade away large chunks of it for economic and political concessions.
—Vipin Narang, Foreign Affairs, 5 Sep. 2025
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Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 12 Sep. 2025
Reactions to Breinberg’s victory were respectful and occasionally ambivalent.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Clearly, yellow lights arise when one partner is uncertain or ambivalent.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Even as Iran’s nuclear scientists envisioned an initial arsenal of five weapons, Tehran’s political leaders were ambivalent about whether the aim of the country’s program was to achieve a nuclear weapons arsenal or to trade away large chunks of it for economic and political concessions.
—Vipin Narang, Foreign Affairs, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambivalent
Adjective
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As this section is still early on in the design phase, the leaders are unsure about how long the road will be shut down, if at all.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Oct. 2025
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With Feyenoord’s defenders unsure whether to engage, Rogers had time and space to drive.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Don Roberson is more conflicted.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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The story follows Atlanta attorney Jason Fredricks, a successful but morally conflicted lawyer whose life unravels when human skeletal remains tied to his past resurface.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Even with more women 55 and older in the workforce than ever before, women often are afraid to talk about menopause in the office.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Bohemian homes are never afraid of color, particularly when AD100 designer Justina Blakeney is involved.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Hamilton was at first hesitant about the fundraiser, especially since there are various ones set up for the victims and others.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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However, providers might be hesitant to schedule patients covered by Medicare if the shutdown drags on over a long period of time.—
Simon F. Haeder,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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The hospital remains closed, and the company that owns it, Ballad Health, has said its reopening is uncertain.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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While the 118 came together to save the survivors, the scars of Bobby's passing lingered, as did the uncertain future of the captain-less team.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Ambivalent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambivalent. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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