as in unsure
having a mixture of opposing feelings
she's somewhat ambivalent about the relationship
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Recent Examples of ambivalent
Following the 1797 statute’s passage, members of both nascent political parties, the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans, initially seemed ambivalent about women’s suffrage.
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Peter Zablocki, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 July 2025
Raised in faith, Del Toro attended Catholic school as a kid, but his relationship with religion remains ambivalent.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Iranians, after all, are ambivalent about the state’s reaction.
—Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 8 July 2025
For the first time in the history of the rivalry, both sides had to deal with the kind of ambivalent compromise that reflects that spirit of the original Michigan-Ohio War.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 7 July 2025
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Peter Zablocki, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 July 2025
Raised in faith, Del Toro attended Catholic school as a kid, but his relationship with religion remains ambivalent.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Iranians, after all, are ambivalent about the state’s reaction.
—Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 8 July 2025
For the first time in the history of the rivalry, both sides had to deal with the kind of ambivalent compromise that reflects that spirit of the original Michigan-Ohio War.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambivalent
Adjective
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Officials were unsure which species these were, but both are common in Wyoming.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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The video reviewed by LMPD does not have audio, so Skaggs said the department is unsure of whether anything was said.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Nakba has been one of the defining experiences for Palestinians for more than 75 years, helping to shape their national identity and casting its shadow on their conflicted relationship with Israel in the decades since.—
Hussam al-Masri,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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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
Adjective
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Don’t be afraid to give your rooms multiple purposes Take advantage of the various nooks and crannies in your home.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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Make sure to water regularly, especially in warmer months, and don’t be afraid to switch out plants seasonally to keep your containers fresh.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Experts remain hesitant to pin the blame on tariffs yet, focusing more on labor issues, housing costs and other usual culprits.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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Many are hesitant, especially corporations that wait for others to launch ventures and hope to acquire the high-potential ones like Google acquired YouTube.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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His analysis illustrated the highly uncertain nature of where tariff policy is leading.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Quantum technology is still years from achieving broad commercial viability, making future revenue streams uncertain.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Ambivalent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambivalent. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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