as in unsure
having a mixture of opposing feelings
I'm conflicted about the prospect of our only child going away to college
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as in clashed
to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably
his statement conflicts with the facts, as given in the police report
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Recent Examples of conflicted
Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025
Speaking to the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast this week, Cowell described their final meeting and the conflicted feelings he’s struggled with in the time since about his role in thrusting the 31-year-old singer into global fame.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2025
Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025
Donors, who are close to both, say they are also conflicted.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Josh O’Connor plays a conflicted priest in a parish full of secrets, alongside Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott and more.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025
Speaking to the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast this week, Cowell described their final meeting and the conflicted feelings he’s struggled with in the time since about his role in thrusting the 31-year-old singer into global fame.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2025
Verb
At the same time, Rae was navigating a deeper misalignment with an investment partner whose priorities and decision-making approach conflicted with Rae’s mission to serve women and maintain reliable product availability, according to the brand.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025
Donors, who are close to both, say they are also conflicted.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflicted
Adjective
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Ballard said his clients in the country at the time were unsure of what to do in the immediate aftermath of Maduro's capture.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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Maduro’s supporters gathered throughout the city, many bearing arms, but seemed unsure of what to do next.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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As a councilman, Calvo often clashed with Bovo over city services and emergency response.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The two clashed over law enforcement credentials and public safety.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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But managing that discomfort is arguably better than relying on an ambivalent superpower.—
Amanda Sloat,
Time,
2 Jan. 2026
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The contrast shower still left me feeling ambivalent, but breathwork afterward came easier—slow, nasal, steady.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
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Peter was driving when their car collided with the one carrying Carrie and her own newborn.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
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The worlds of digital production, the creator economy and traditional media collided at the Digital Content Forum at the BFI on London’s South Bank this week.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The opposition ranged from clinical and code-based to angry and afraid.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Jan. 2026
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From animal prints to floral patterns and everything in between, don’t be afraid to let loose and have fun with patterns in your space.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Major oil companies remain hesitant about Venezuela investments due to political instability, past expropriations and uncertainty over contract protections and guarantees.—
Josh Boak,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Pitt gives us lots of reasons to be hesitant about trusting Al-Hashimi.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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At the moment, its age is still uncertain.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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How Barton will advance his campaigns now is uncertain.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Conflicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflicted. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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