Synonyms of conflicted

conflicted 1 of 2

adjective

kən-ˈflik-təd 

as in unsure

having a mixture of opposing feelings

I'm conflicted about the prospect of our only child going away to college

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unsure
• ambivalent
• afraid
• hesitant
• uncertain
• questioning
• reluctant
• equivocal
• doubtful
• irresolute
• wobbly
• undecided
• faltering
• dubious
• loath
• vacillating
• disinclined
• indisposed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• certain
• decided
• unambivalent
• sure
• resolute
• unquestioning

conflicted

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verb

past tense of conflict

as in clashed

to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably

his statement conflicts with the facts, as given in the police report

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clashed
• collided
• disagreed
• jarred
• differed
• discorded
• disaccorded
• engaged
• combated
• warred (against)
• fought
• battled
• chafed
• dissented
• jangled
• galled
• grated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• matched
• fitted
• accorded
• blended
• agreed
• concurred
• harmonized
• conformed (to or with)
• corresponded
• coincided
• assented

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conflicted

Adjective

That perspective may be reassuring for parents who feel conflicted about screen time. — Tara Duncan, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Trump has appeared more conflicted with the conservative Supreme Court justices since February, when the court struck down his sweeping global tariffs in a 6-3 vote supported by Chief Justice John Roberts, Justice Neil Gorsuch and Barrett. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Verb

There have been a number of albums this year that go into the side effects of fame — Ariana Grande’s in a big way, Phoebe Bridgers’ to a lesser extent — but no one is quite so humble or conflicted about it as Kahan. — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, many are conflicted on whether a rank-and-file cop should get pulled or go outside like David Brown in 2020. — Jermont Terry, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026