as in unsure
having a mixture of opposing feelings
she's somewhat ambivalent about the relationship
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Recent Examples of ambivalent
If the show had portrayed one or both of them as ambivalent about the idea of being a parent — whether in general or in this broken, scary world in particular — then the idea of them staying would have made more emotional sense.
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Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2025
In one of several photos released by the zoo on Friday, the rest of the herd appears ambivalent to Annie’s growing celebrity.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 24 May 2025
The market seemed somewhat ambivalent to the news, with WBD stock dropping 0.82% as of noon on Wednesday.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 14 May 2025
The unusual case of Officer McDonald illuminates the social setting of the crime and the majority community’s ambivalent attitudes about the police.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 5 May 2025
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Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2025
In one of several photos released by the zoo on Friday, the rest of the herd appears ambivalent to Annie’s growing celebrity.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 24 May 2025
The market seemed somewhat ambivalent to the news, with WBD stock dropping 0.82% as of noon on Wednesday.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 14 May 2025
The unusual case of Officer McDonald illuminates the social setting of the crime and the majority community’s ambivalent attitudes about the police.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambivalent
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The assassination of a former House Speaker in Minnesota sent shock waves throughout the political world, but lawmakers were unsure Monday if the violence will lead to long-term security changes in Connecticut.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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The middle manager stretched thin, unsure if their role is next to be automated.—
Daisy Auger-Domínguez,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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For one conflicted athlete, this was the most compelling reason to continue competing.—
Calum Marsh,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2025
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There’s no macho posturing between the two guys – instead, Song has written them each as decent suitors to Johnson’s conflicted Lucy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Like Tracy, the high school student, Jordan was afraid of the overpass.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2025
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She’s Got No Name marks a definite shift in tone and mood for the 40-year veteran who has never been afraid of jumping genres, from the romance of Comrades: Almost a Love Story (1996) to the action of The Warlords (2007) and on to the comedy of American Dreams in China (2013).—
Mathew Scott,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2025
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And compared to past conflicts, the American public—especially young people—are far more hesitant about war.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Miami’s existing condo inventory is on the rise, but new listings have fallen, a sign that some owners may be hesitant to sell because of market conditions or worries about the price of moving elsewhere.—
CD Goette-Luciak,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2025
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Now in private practice as co-head of Morrison Foerster’s Securities + Derivatives Regulatory Solutions team and a partner in the firm’s Capital Markets and Broker-Dealer Compliance + Regulation practice groups, Dahiya is in a unique position to help clients navigate complex and uncertain terrain.—
Liane Jackson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Iran’s brief but brutal war with Israel has left its theocratic regime facing an uncertain future.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
25 June 2025
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“Ambivalent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambivalent. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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