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ambivalence

noun
æmˈbɪvələns

Meaning

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.
Having conflicting feelings or thoughts about the same subject

Example Sentences

She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.

She felt ambivalence about moving to a new city.

Synonyms

uncertainty, confusion, doubt, indecision, mixed feelings, vacillation, indecisiveness
Entry 1
uncertainty, confusion, doubt, indecision, mixed feelings, vacillation
Entry 2
uncertainty, indecisiveness, mixed feelings

Antonyms

certainty, assurance, confidence, clarity, conviction, decisiveness, determination
Entry 1
certainty, assurance, confidence, clarity, conviction, decisiveness
Entry 2
certainty, clarity, determination

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