as in unsure
having a mixture of opposing feelings
she's somewhat ambivalent about the relationship
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Recent Examples of ambivalent
And his attitude — ambivalent toward rock, toward fame, toward intimacy, toward his own McJob — is entirely '90s too.
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Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Gambert is also ambivalent about raising prices when consumer confidence is in the doldrums.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
However, some Americans remain ambivalent about policy end goals—including detaining non-violent, non-criminal immigrants and federal agents making arrests in schools and places of employment.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
An especially Jewish theme in the seventeenth century was not only the necessity but the dignity of subterfuge; to have lived in the shadows of another people’s empire had a nobility of its own, captured in this exquisite and ambivalent image.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 19 July 2025
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Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Gambert is also ambivalent about raising prices when consumer confidence is in the doldrums.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
However, some Americans remain ambivalent about policy end goals—including detaining non-violent, non-criminal immigrants and federal agents making arrests in schools and places of employment.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
An especially Jewish theme in the seventeenth century was not only the necessity but the dignity of subterfuge; to have lived in the shadows of another people’s empire had a nobility of its own, captured in this exquisite and ambivalent image.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambivalent
Adjective
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The footage revealed a canine still deeply affected by past experiences, unsure of his safety even outdoors, and in the company of his new owner.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Her team feels valued but adrift, unsure what matters most.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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New Zealander James Bertram reveals his conflicted feelings in the realization that his comfortable stay in Japan was a distraction from the horrors experienced on the Chinese front lines.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
22 Aug. 2025
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The narrative sporadically darts into his consciousness, reflecting a conflicted conscience and a degree of interiority that make the book revolutionary.—
Lauren Groff,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Still, other doctors lauded the results and the potential of the pill to reach new patients, such as those who are afraid of needles.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
7 Aug. 2025
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This is what Galpin was afraid would happen to Tyler.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Yet even in the face of these losses, many retailers remain hesitant to modernize their approach to returns, fearing that stricter policies could hurt customer satisfaction.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Institutions remain hesitant, citing compliance uncertainty, poor execution quality, and limited integration with existing financial infrastructure.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In a fast-paced, digital, and uncertain world, wallpaper offers both emotional and sensory reprieve.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Right now, midfield, where Joe Willock’s long-term future is uncertain, and up front remain areas which could be improved upon.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Ambivalent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambivalent. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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