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
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2025
Naturally, the trip to the outer reaches of the galaxy is a perilous one, made even more complicated by Roy's conflicted feelings over his father abandoning him all those years ago.
—Derek Scancarelli, EW.com, 27 June 2025
The one where Tiffany and Paulson’s Michelle lie in bed together, and Michelle helps Tiffany work through her conflicted feelings about her own difficult mother not coming to the wedding, should not work.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2025
Advertisement The move, though, sparked a lot of conflicted feelings in her.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 24 June 2025
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Whatever its shortcomings, The Old Guard 2 is a better-than-average original streaming feature — well acted by a highly capable cast, peppered with enough action to satisfy most appetites, and underscored with a melancholy vein of introspection about the conflicted roles of superheroes.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2025
Naturally, the trip to the outer reaches of the galaxy is a perilous one, made even more complicated by Roy's conflicted feelings over his father abandoning him all those years ago.
—Derek Scancarelli, EW.com, 27 June 2025
The one where Tiffany and Paulson’s Michelle lie in bed together, and Michelle helps Tiffany work through her conflicted feelings about her own difficult mother not coming to the wedding, should not work.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2025
Advertisement The move, though, sparked a lot of conflicted feelings in her.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflicted
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Officials were unsure which species these were, but both are common in Wyoming.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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The video reviewed by LMPD does not have audio, so Skaggs said the department is unsure of whether anything was said.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
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An especially Jewish theme in the seventeenth century was not only the necessity but the dignity of subterfuge; to have lived in the shadows of another people’s empire had a nobility of its own, captured in this exquisite and ambivalent image.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
19 July 2025
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The field of psychotherapy may seem worlds apart from Corporate America, but both systems grapple with a common challenge: how to motivate individuals who feel powerless, resistant or ambivalent about change.—
Brittney Van Matre,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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What's New Several drones collided midair during a holiday drone show at Lake Eola Park in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday evening, and fell into the crowd below, the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) has confirmed.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Also, another two cars collided with each another.—
Roberto Baldwin,
Ars Technica,
22 Dec. 2024
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Don’t be afraid to give your rooms multiple purposes Take advantage of the various nooks and crannies in your home.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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Make sure to water regularly, especially in warmer months, and don’t be afraid to switch out plants seasonally to keep your containers fresh.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Aug. 2025
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Many are hesitant, especially corporations that wait for others to launch ventures and hope to acquire the high-potential ones like Google acquired YouTube.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Experts remain hesitant to pin the blame on tariffs yet, focusing more on labor issues, housing costs and other usual culprits.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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Quantum technology is still years from achieving broad commercial viability, making future revenue streams uncertain.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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His analysis illustrated the highly uncertain nature of where tariff policy is leading.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Conflicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflicted. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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