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 actor is ambivalent about doing further episodes of The Penguin.
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
The relationship of the English to their flag is deeply ambivalent.
—Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
This judgement is mine, for Herzog is far subtler and more ambivalent in his framing of Boyes, not fully suggesting in this film — made for the National Geographic with Disney money — that his subject is a loon but, equally, not leaving that interpretation off the table.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
Huston adapted the book himself — the first of three featuring the Hank Thompson character — tailoring Hank’s personality slightly to suit Butler’s ambivalent-golden-boy energy.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 24 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ambivalent
Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
The relationship of the English to their flag is deeply ambivalent.
—Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
This judgement is mine, for Herzog is far subtler and more ambivalent in his framing of Boyes, not fully suggesting in this film — made for the National Geographic with Disney money — that his subject is a loon but, equally, not leaving that interpretation off the table.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
Huston adapted the book himself — the first of three featuring the Hank Thompson character — tailoring Hank’s personality slightly to suit Butler’s ambivalent-golden-boy energy.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 24 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ambivalent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambivalent
Adjective
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Instead of clarity and a sense of financial empowerment, individuals experience costly missteps and are left unsure of where to find reliable guidance—eroding any trust in the mainstream financial system.—
Sandy Anderson,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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These cases have raised concerns about overzealous responses from companies, and left many companies unsure of how to proceed.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The cringe comedy series centering a conflicted Hollywood executive (Rogen) walked away with a whopping 13 awards, which included outstanding comedy series, outstanding writing for a comedy series and outstanding directing for a comedy series.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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Trump, who has sometimes seemed conflicted about the anti-vax sentiment in his coalition that prevents him from claiming more credit for Operation Warp Speed, has thoroughly capitulated to the political reality that Kennedy is a useful ally.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Beck has a fluid, quick throwing motion and isn’t afraid to fit the ball into tight windows.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Luckily, the 2025 Emmys shows us that, now more than ever, men aren’t afraid to show a little personality in their red carpet looks.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Trump’s encouragement of Walker was enough to spur him into the race, though Republicans as a whole were hesitant, given Walker’s lack of experience and standing as an unknown quantity among GOP voters.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ty noted that some caregivers might be hesitant to open up about their caregiving experience in the workplace for fear of being passed over for promotions or other advancements.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In a world that is polarized, volatile, uncertain, complex and shifting all the time, your leadership can offer a beacon of both continuity and hope.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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That leaves uncertain whether the threats might actually lead to new tariffs or a ban on Russian oil purchases.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Ambivalent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambivalent. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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