as in unsure
having a mixture of opposing feelings
she's somewhat ambivalent about the relationship
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Recent Examples of ambivalent
Others, such as Jordan Peterson and Joe Rogan, seem ambivalent or opportunistic.
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Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Far-right commentators were predictably incensed by Carton’s decision to call things off with the more politically ambivalent Ben Mezzenga.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 12 Feb. 2026
The event evidently singled out Newsom due to his frontrunner status in very early pre-campaign polling, as well as the leading role California’s high tech industry plays in developing AI and Newsom’s somewhat ambivalent attitude toward AI’s potential effects.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Based on the public defender’s account, Bell appeared at best ambivalent in the face of blatant prosecutorial misconduct.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
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Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Far-right commentators were predictably incensed by Carton’s decision to call things off with the more politically ambivalent Ben Mezzenga.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 12 Feb. 2026
The event evidently singled out Newsom due to his frontrunner status in very early pre-campaign polling, as well as the leading role California’s high tech industry plays in developing AI and Newsom’s somewhat ambivalent attitude toward AI’s potential effects.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Based on the public defender’s account, Bell appeared at best ambivalent in the face of blatant prosecutorial misconduct.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambivalent
Adjective
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These delicate items can’t be tossed in the washing machine, which leaves many people unsure how to clean them.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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Adults who are unsure can check vaccination records or consult with their health care provider.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Although defined by his anti-war activism, McDonald would acknowledge conflicted feelings about Vietnam.—
Hillel Italie,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Rooster co-creator Bill Lawrence knows a thing or two about placing a funny-but-conflicted character into the center of a strong ensemble.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Elizabeth Hurley isn't afraid of a re-wear.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Don't be afraid of the rainy season.—
Tom Vanderbilt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Wild are very hesitant to part with Russian rookie center Danila Yurov, whose development in his first year playing in North America has been impressive.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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Angela Hassell, the executive director of Loaves and Fishes, offered both hesitant support for and doubts about the safe camping site.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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What remains is a harder bargain in an uncertain place — assuming the bankers choose to come back at all.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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This information can help demining operators make safer and more informed decisions, particularly in challenging or uncertain conditions.—
Sagar Lekhak,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Ambivalent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambivalent. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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