as in unsure
having a mixture of opposing feelings
she's somewhat ambivalent about the relationship
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Recent Examples of ambivalent
If the show had portrayed one or both of them as ambivalent about the idea of being a parent — whether in general or in this broken, scary world in particular — then the idea of them staying would have made more emotional sense.
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Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2025
In one of several photos released by the zoo on Friday, the rest of the herd appears ambivalent to Annie’s growing celebrity.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 24 May 2025
The market seemed somewhat ambivalent to the news, with WBD stock dropping 0.82% as of noon on Wednesday.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 14 May 2025
The unusual case of Officer McDonald illuminates the social setting of the crime and the majority community’s ambivalent attitudes about the police.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 5 May 2025
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Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2025
In one of several photos released by the zoo on Friday, the rest of the herd appears ambivalent to Annie’s growing celebrity.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 24 May 2025
The market seemed somewhat ambivalent to the news, with WBD stock dropping 0.82% as of noon on Wednesday.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 14 May 2025
The unusual case of Officer McDonald illuminates the social setting of the crime and the majority community’s ambivalent attitudes about the police.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambivalent
Adjective
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The outfit is unsure about the root cause of the problem and has launched an investigation to prevent a similar incident.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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For creators who’ve built something significant but are unsure how to grow further, or who are simply ready for a change, now may be a smart time to explore a sale.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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When the daughter tries to take some time for herself, the mother is constantly calling out for her, which is why Sofia is so conflicted about the idea of going back to school, knowing her mother needs help all the time.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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After dropping off the money and game uniform, the conflicted Front Man drives away.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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Don’t be afraid to dig deep as this transit sparks your interest in exploring your emotional and creative longings, whether that means tackling personal projects or revisiting childhood passions.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Sydney Sweeney was not afraid to pull punches when playing real-life Christy Martin in the upcoming biopic about the boxer, which wrapped production last November.—
Rance Collins,
IndieWire,
28 June 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
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Culture provides a grip in an uncertain world, whether racing through growth or crisis mode.—
Umang Modi,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The future is uncertain for both the league and its players.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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“Ambivalent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambivalent. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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