ambivalence
/'æmbi'veiləns/
Definition
Noun: 1. The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory emotions about something or someone: A psychological condition where a person simultaneously experiences both positive and negative attitudes, thoughts, or feelings toward the same object, person, or action, making a clear decision or stance difficult.
Examples of Usage
Advanced Usage
- "To be torn by ambivalence": To experience a strong internal conflict due to opposing feelings.
- He was torn by ambivalence, wanting to speak the truth but fearing the consequences.
- "Ambivalence of attitude": A term used in psychology and sociology to describe holding both favorable and unfavorable evaluations of an object.
- The study measured the public's ambivalence of attitude toward the new policy.
Variants and Related Words
- Ambivalent (adj): Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
- She felt ambivalent about moving to a new country.
- Ambivalently (adv): In a manner that shows mixed feelings.
- He nodded ambivalently, not fully agreeing or disagreeing.
Synonyms
- Conflict: A serious disagreement or clash of feelings.
- Uncertainty: The state of being unsure.
- Indecision: The inability to make a decision quickly.
- Equivocation: The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself.
Related Phrases
- "Love-hate relationship": A relationship characterized by simultaneous feelings of love and hate, often used as a colloquial synonym for ambivalence in close relationships.
- Many fans have a love-hate relationship with the team's star player.
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mixed feelings or emotions
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