Synonyms of conflicted

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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

Her sharp writing, distinctive sense of humor, and authentic portrayal of a young woman navigating a deeply conflicted relationship with herself and her family are truly remarkable. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 July 2026

His mother, meanwhile, is understandably much more conflicted. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

Verb

Jugend Rettet openly acknowledged that its work conflicted with policies designed to discourage irregular crossings. — Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 17 July 2026

However, the responsibilities of leading a large constitutional office required me to balance my schedule, including senior leadership meetings held on Tuesday mornings that often conflicted with BCC meetings. — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026