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
ABC News, 15 June 2026
Restrictions on immigration and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives leave her feeling conflicted about celebrating the country’s 250th anniversary this year.
—Terry Tang, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 30 May 2026
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
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Adjective
The game was played in a crackling atmosphere created in part by a conflicted, diasporic fan base which remains furious with the current Iranian government, but is still largely supportive of Team Melli.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Restrictions on immigration and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives leave her feeling conflicted about celebrating the country’s 250th anniversary this year.
—Terry Tang, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Verb
Cooper found that the board's actions conflicted with the federal law establishing the center, writing that the venue was intended to honor Kennedy alone.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 30 May 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflicted
Adjective
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Why Perimenopause Is So Often Misidentified A December 2025 preprint in medRxiv examining perimenopause uncertainty among more than 7,600 US women found that one in three were unsure of their reproductive stage, with barriers to clinical confirmation among the key drivers.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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The problem is companies are unsure if the timeline will hold, or whether a potential Ukraine peace deal could reopen nuclear relations again.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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Earlier this year, the AI developer clashed with the Pentagon over the use of its technology for military and surveillance purposes.—
Maggie Eastland,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Jobim and Regina’s then-husband, producer César Camargo Mariano, reportedly clashed on the details of the arrangements.—
Lily Goldberg,
Pitchfork,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Garrett is ambivalent about playing hockey, which he was forced into by his cold and extremely famous star-athlete father (Steve Howey, giving perfect network-procedural-bad-guy energy).—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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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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The other driver, in a 2022 Ram F550, was traveling westbound and collided with the side of the Kia, police said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
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The California native was reportedly among six people killed when two helicopters collided in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday morning, according to the Associated Press.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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There is no reason to be afraid.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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One woman intended to use the time to order electrolytes online, another was seeking earring backs, and a third needed to find a male babysitter, as well as a summer swim program, for a four-and-a-half-year-old who is afraid of the water.—
Patricia Marx,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, later in the inning after Luzardo gave up another hit, Kruk was not hesitant to remind everyone how everything had gone down.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Still, some council members remained hesitant Tuesday to cede its bottom-line lawmaking authority, even after the eight-member body had voted 5-3 earlier this month to advance Lee’s proposal.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The agreement, however, remains uncertain.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The continued legal wrangling made uncertain what his status could be for Tech's remaining games.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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“Conflicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflicted. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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