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
Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
But the intensity of the reaction to her success reveals how conflicted America remains about women’s power.
—Laurel Elder, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Even Goggins is still conflicted.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
There’s an intimacy in their collaboration that allows Coogler to push Jordan into increasingly complex territory — from the tragic Oscar Grant to the conflicted Killmonger to the demanding twins in Sinners.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
But the intensity of the reaction to her success reveals how conflicted America remains about women’s power.
—Laurel Elder, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
Canchola felt conflicted in trying to represent these brands while not consuming alcohol.
—Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Even Goggins is still conflicted.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflicted
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According to Aars, much more research is needed to understand how other polar bears are adapting to climate change — and scientists are still unsure whether the polar bears of Svalbard can maintain their reindeer- and walrus-based diet.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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When unsure, the safest course is to consult your doctor about a booster, which is safe for most adults.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Protestors and federal agents clashed near the Edward Roybal Federal Court Building and the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Take the recent afternoon in south Minneapolis, where dozens of protesters, some in gas masks, clashed with immigration agents in south Minneapolis.—
Tim Sullivan,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Based on the public defender’s account, Bell appeared at best ambivalent in the face of blatant prosecutorial misconduct.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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Humans have an ambivalent relationship with raccoons.—
Kelly Lambert,
Fortune,
16 Jan. 2026
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Williams fell to the court after Rockets guard Reed Sheppard collided with his right leg.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
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In 1958, Neihardt swerved his blue Studebaker to avoid a truck and collided head-on into an oncoming car.—
Shannon Taggart,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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There’s no need to fret about sticking to a rigid routine (which is probably more practical with older kids), and your kids aren’t afraid to come up with new plans and ideas at the last minute.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
3 Feb. 2026
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In nondemocratic regimes, senior officials wall themselves off from reality because their underlings are afraid to deliver bad news.—
Donald Moynihan,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2026
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Big pharmaceutical companies and major venture capitalists are interested in novel approaches but hesitant.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps reflecting the stakes, GOP staff and campaign aides were hesitant Monday to talk about the issue at all.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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But even as India retains its growth story amid an increasingly uncertain global economic environment, its weak currency is a cause of concern for the government.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Norfolk Southern's quarterly profit slipped 12% amid the uncertain economy as well as unusual costs related to its efforts to merge with Union Pacific in an $85 billion deal that would create a transcontinental railroad.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Conflicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflicted. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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