as in unsure
having a mixture of opposing feelings
she's somewhat ambivalent about the relationship
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Recent Examples of ambivalent
Black and Hispanic respondents were also more ambivalent about the city’s ordinance barring cooperation with federal immigration enforcement actions.
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A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
If Dorothy was ambivalent about the camera, the camera was not ambivalent about Dorothy.
—Lili Anolik, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
Though fans certainly turned on Phelps as a result of his texts about Childress, the NASCAR garage will likely feel much more ambivalent about the news of his departure.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
But managing that discomfort is arguably better than relying on an ambivalent superpower.
—Amanda Sloat, Time, 2 Jan. 2026
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A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
If Dorothy was ambivalent about the camera, the camera was not ambivalent about Dorothy.
—Lili Anolik, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
Though fans certainly turned on Phelps as a result of his texts about Childress, the NASCAR garage will likely feel much more ambivalent about the news of his departure.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
But managing that discomfort is arguably better than relying on an ambivalent superpower.
—Amanda Sloat, Time, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambivalent
Adjective
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The Cougars were a bit unsure of what the goaltending would look like after two-time All-Scholastic Patrick Clair graduated, but their four goalies now are a supportive and tight-knit group that’s seen Camara rise up as of late.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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There is a big difference between a buyer who must complete a specific step and one who is simply unsure.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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To assess whether social media is generally harmful to kids and teens, lawyers will have to argue about the nitty-gritty of a complicated and conflicted scientific field.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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As millions of Americans gather around what should be a period of universal connection — Super Bowl week and the simultaneous opening of the Winter Olympics — the backdrop could not be more conflicted.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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What happens to the funding for buses and light rail when people are afraid to ride them, and no one buys bus tickets?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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Too Much Wall Art Wall art is a great way to make a space feel more complete, but don't be afraid to leave some blank space here and there.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This brought back family gossip and hesitant bits of information about my mother’s beloved grandfather, my maternal great-grandfather.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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That statistic underlines just how hesitant companies have become to acquire indie projects.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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But a month after Maduro’s capture, while some see reason for optimism in the economy and releases of political prisoners, the country remains on an uncertain path.—
CNN 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Garland’s uncertain availability, and the Cavaliers’ need to get star Donovan Mitchell more scoring help, motivated Cleveland to swap their young floor leader for Harden, who is 10 years older.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Ambivalent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambivalent. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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