as in unsure
having a mixture of opposing feelings
she's somewhat ambivalent about the relationship
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Recent Examples of ambivalent
Be an ambivalent leader who seeks feedback on what’s going wrong and what’s going right.
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Michael Alcee, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2025
That narrative decision is cause for ambivalent sentiments given the stakes.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
For any society, regarding any proposition, the population will spread out on a spectrum: 20 percent will strongly disagree, 70 percent will be more ambivalent, and 10 percent will be in total agreement.
—Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 2 Nov. 2024
But in a radio interview with Hugh Hewitt the next day, Trump was more ambivalent.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Michael Alcee, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2025
That narrative decision is cause for ambivalent sentiments given the stakes.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
For any society, regarding any proposition, the population will spread out on a spectrum: 20 percent will strongly disagree, 70 percent will be more ambivalent, and 10 percent will be in total agreement.
—Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 2 Nov. 2024
But in a radio interview with Hugh Hewitt the next day, Trump was more ambivalent.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambivalent
Adjective
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Companies are eager to leverage the technology to gain a competitive advantage, but many are unsure how to handle its complexities.—
Arjun Pillai,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Long COVID remains mysterious with health care providers unsure which symptoms can be directly attributed to a COVID-19 infection and how those symptoms may persist.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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So when Freeman steps on the sideline ahead of the national championship game Monday night, the Notre Dame coach might feel a bit conflicted.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC News,
21 Jan. 2025
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While some serene family pets might seem to exist in a perpetual state of bliss, others often appear more conflicted.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Just look at the Salem Witch Trials, which targeted people who weren’t afraid to live somewhat unconventional lives, like women who were financially-independent or unmarried.—
Roya Backlund,
StyleCaster,
24 Jan. 2025
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Democrats and Republicans are afraid that their civil rights and their civil liberties are in jeopardy and look to the courts to protect their 14th and 15th Amendment rights.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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During Trump’s first presidency, brands were hesitant to partner with creators who were overtly political or pro-Trump.—
Taylor Lorenz,
Rolling Stone,
20 Jan. 2025
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However, in the past, teams have been hesitant to take running backs very high.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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TikTok’s viability had been uncertain since then-President Trump moved to shut it down in 2020, citing national security concerns.—
Stacy Perman,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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While much is currently uncertain, the threats to the GS segment seem, at this moment, overblown.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Ambivalent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambivalent. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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