as in unsure
having a mixture of opposing feelings
she's somewhat ambivalent about the relationship
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Recent Examples of ambivalent
The Russian oil industry and government have always been ambivalent about sharing wealth with foreign investors.
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Stanley Reed, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Like anyone who’s converted a hobby into a career, Vaughn is ambivalent about his influence.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2025
To be sure, disjointed, weak, or ambivalent cultures may be as problematic as a cult, resulting in a pathological sense of chaos, unpredictability, and anarchic individualism where cooperation and team work become an impossibility.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Mark is ambivalent, so the funeral proceeds with a glorious melon bar featuring an Irving head carved out of Malaysia watermelon.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025
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Stanley Reed, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Like anyone who’s converted a hobby into a career, Vaughn is ambivalent about his influence.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2025
To be sure, disjointed, weak, or ambivalent cultures may be as problematic as a cult, resulting in a pathological sense of chaos, unpredictability, and anarchic individualism where cooperation and team work become an impossibility.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Mark is ambivalent, so the funeral proceeds with a glorious melon bar featuring an Irving head carved out of Malaysia watermelon.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambivalent
Adjective
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When breaches do occur, the notifications are often vague or slow to arrive, leaving users unaware of the risks they have been exposed to—and unsure of how to respond effectively.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Researchers are unsure why the bird flu virus survived the aging process, but the fat and protein content in the cheese, along with the relatively low aging temperature, likely contribute to the stability of the virus, according to Martin.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
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These baseless federal cases were pursued 3,000 miles away from where OZY was based, and things went from bad to worse when a conflicted and unethical judge took control.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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In both songs, each woman acknowledges their conflicted familial heritage, and finds redemption through the power of country music, the tradition at the heart of nearly all American popular song. 33.—
Kristen S. Hé,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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While taking your room’s layout and square footage into account, don't be afraid to think outside the box: how can your sitting room function for you?—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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Pay attention to your customers, listen closely, and don’t be afraid to test small, strategic changes.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Initially, many older women are hesitant to attempt these higher-impact movements due to osteopenia or osteoporosis.—
Melanie Curry,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Many students were hesitant at first, sticking to manual methods.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Aside from the retroactive tariffs expected to be announced this afternoon by the White House, not only is the imposition of secondary sanctions on buyers of Russian highly uncertain, but their possible nature remains inscrutable.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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And the partnership comes as TikTok’s future in the U.S. is uncertain.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Ambivalent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambivalent. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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