as in unsure
having a mixture of opposing feelings
she's somewhat ambivalent about the relationship
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Recent Examples of ambivalent
One of Willy’s favorite things to do to his characters was to leave them in a conflicted, confused, ambivalent moral impasse about race.
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Benjamin Hale
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
Though there was much scrutiny in the beginning, Ward added that the network was ambivalent toward the show.
—Rafael Motamayor, IndieWire, 13 June 2025
British officials are similarly ambivalent about when to recognize an independent Palestinian state, a step taken by Norway, Spain and Ireland.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 29 May 2025
This suggests that even among voters who favor political change, some remain ambivalent about the prospect of a Lee’s presidency.
—Jong Eun Lee, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
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Benjamin Hale
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
Though there was much scrutiny in the beginning, Ward added that the network was ambivalent toward the show.
—Rafael Motamayor, IndieWire, 13 June 2025
British officials are similarly ambivalent about when to recognize an independent Palestinian state, a step taken by Norway, Spain and Ireland.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 29 May 2025
This suggests that even among voters who favor political change, some remain ambivalent about the prospect of a Lee’s presidency.
—Jong Eun Lee, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for ambivalent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambivalent
Adjective
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Without the autonomy to approve such costs within the agency, employees are unsure of their responsibilities.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
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The filmmaker, unsure his story was appropriate at such a moment, was encouraged by Masharawi to proceed.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Analysts say the market is currently in a conflicted state, mainly due to credibility concerns over the Trump administration.—
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CNBC,
9 July 2025
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For instance, as of July 4, Neptune retrograde in Aries is activating your eighth house of mergers, shared resources and psychological motivations, stirring up unresolved emotional baggage and conflicted energies around intimate affairs or joint ventures.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Don't be afraid to talk about your fears with family members, friends, a counselor or others who can offer emotional support.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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The revelation helps explain why the giant snakes — which can grow to 18 feet in Florida — are not afraid to swallow creatures that are nearly equal in size, experts say.—
Mark Price
July 11,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Yet Merz’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) – which leads Germany’s coalition government – is hesitant.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
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His defense at second base is also still evolving, too, which accentuates why the Astros are hesitant to summon him.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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According to a survey conducted for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, more than 70% of Americans have felt either cautious or uncertain about their financial situation over the past 12 months.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
7 July 2025
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This enormous — and uncertain — data center growth should not be Maryland’s responsibility.—
David S. Lapp,
Baltimore Sun,
7 July 2025
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“Ambivalent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambivalent. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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