as in unsure
having a mixture of opposing feelings
she's somewhat ambivalent about the relationship
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Recent Examples of ambivalent
What’s more, these narrators commonly achieve their spectral detachment only in the ambivalent or ruinous aftermath of procreation.
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Jordan Kisner, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2025
France has often been ambivalent — even resistant — toward the #MeToo movement.
—John Leicester, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
With good reason, many European governments fear that the Trump administration is fundamentally ambivalent about the course of the war.
—Jack Watling, Foreign Affairs, 24 Mar. 2025
Thousands of actors have tackled the Bard's most tragic and ambivalent hero, but Laurence Olivier's eerie, atmospheric adaptation — the first major non-silent film version — makes the 400-year-old prince of Denmark seem devastatingly real.
—EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
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Jordan Kisner, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2025
France has often been ambivalent — even resistant — toward the #MeToo movement.
—John Leicester, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
With good reason, many European governments fear that the Trump administration is fundamentally ambivalent about the course of the war.
—Jack Watling, Foreign Affairs, 24 Mar. 2025
Thousands of actors have tackled the Bard's most tragic and ambivalent hero, but Laurence Olivier's eerie, atmospheric adaptation — the first major non-silent film version — makes the 400-year-old prince of Denmark seem devastatingly real.
—EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambivalent
Adjective
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Investing Too Much, Too Soon AI is evolving rapidly, leaving businesses unsure whether to be pioneers, early adopters or cautious followers.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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While this change could reduce tax burdens, the specifics remain murky, leaving businesses unsure of how to plan financially.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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An exclusive preview clip of Thursday's new episode, above, shows that no one's felt the heat more than Trisha Mann-Grant's delectable villain, Leslie (whose real name is Dana, but also operates under the aliases Sherry and Anna), and her conflicted daughter Eva (Ambyr Michelle).—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Her pencil-thin villain is only redeemed by Geraldine Viswanathan’s performance as her conflicted assistant, whose dilemma is at the core of a movie about the double-sided power that comes with a sense of purpose.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hairston impressed at the combine in Indianapolis by running a 4.28 40-yard dash and has the speed to keep everything in front while not being afraid to get physical.—
Bryce Lazenby,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Don’t be afraid of just pausing for a second — this could be a great time for more dirty talk or caressing — particularly once the whole hand is inside.—
Quispe López,
Them.,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Turner announced his new relationship on an April 2025 podcast episode Turner was initially hesitant to share the identity of his new girlfriend, but began talking about his new relationship in April 2025.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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This demonstrates how even those driving innovation are often hesitant to embrace its full implications.—
Sabeer Nelliparamban,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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This news left fans uncertain of what was to come due to financial accessibility and FloTrack's niche nature.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The uncertain fate of his best friend impacts Si-eun throughout the season.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Ambivalent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambivalent. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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