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 S. Bennahum, Fortune, 24 May 2026
The Young Man had never been more confused, conflicted, baffled.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Quil Lawrence, NPR, 28 May 2026
Ward said she was conflicted by the need to balance rehabilitation with retribution, deterrence, and prevention when faced with the untold nature of the killings.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
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Adjective
Yet as with so much that starts as sincere human-to-human connection online, the higher the stakes, the more conflicted the influencer’s role became.
—David S. Bennahum, Fortune, 24 May 2026
The Young Man had never been more confused, conflicted, baffled.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Verb
He's conflicted, because the West LA Campus, for all its progress helping vets like Tourville, has some serious challenges.
—Quil Lawrence, NPR, 28 May 2026
Ward said she was conflicted by the need to balance rehabilitation with retribution, deterrence, and prevention when faced with the untold nature of the killings.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflicted
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When Arkansas implemented Medicaid work requirements in 2018, a Harvard survey found that more than 70% of affected residents remained unsure whether the policy was in place, even after the state sent nearly 600,000 letters, made 230,000 phone calls, and published hundreds of social media posts.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Maradona, for his part, repeatedly backheeled the ball while sprinting at full pelt, leaving England defenders unsure whether to follow the player or the ball.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Strikes over southern Lebanon continue daily, meanwhile, and Hezbollah fighters and Israeli troops have also clashed.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
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It is believed that Baltyuor’s vision for the fest going forward clashed with Pandya Malhotra’s mode of operation, according to sources.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Those who came of age in the past three decades of the 20th century were often more ambivalent about what lipstick – and bright makeup in general – signaled to others.—
Eileen G'Sell,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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Were the Kroenkes too busy, too distracted, too ambivalent?—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Vargas and the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Max Muncy collided in Thursday night’s game and both left that game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Police say that the crash happened when the Cal Fire engine, which was driving north on State Street while en route to the Cranston Fire burning on Highway 74, collided with a Mini Cooper driving west on Gibbel Road.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Ridge Vineyards is rooted in tradition but not afraid to change with the times.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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The main character, Holly, belongs to a group of people — or perhaps a generation — afraid that life is always happening somewhere else.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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His early, anonymous SoundCloud drops were hushed and hesitant, a shroud of tape hiss and white noise between himself and true self-examination.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
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Under normal circumstances, Blackburn is hesitant to give himself away.—
Sloane Crosley,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Between Richards’ health, Ream’s age and the uncertain roles of McKenzie and Robinson, center back is the USMNT’s most fluid position.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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The fate of roughly $2 billion annually that was intended to help reduce wildfire risk, promote clean water and build affordable housing, along with other efforts across California, is uncertain as the Legislature races to pass a state budget by Monday.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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“Conflicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflicted. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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