ambivalent
adjective | /ambivalent/
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having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone
ambivalent
adjective | /ambivalent/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMhaving mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone
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Synonyms
uncertainconflictedequivocaltornundecided
Antonyms
decisiveclearresoluteunambiguous
Examples
"She felt ambivalent about moving to a new city."
"His ambivalent attitude confused his friends."
Mnemonic Trick
Ambivalent = Ambi (both) + Valiant (strength) → Pulled in both directions.
Etymology
From Latin ambi- (both) + valere (to be strong)
suggesting strength on both sides
Source: Advanced WordsAdded: 9/28/2025
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