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ambivalent
having mixed or contradictory feelings
Synonyms
- conflicted
- torn
- uncertain
Antonyms
- certain
- decided
- resolute
ambivalent in a sentence
She felt ambivalent about leaving — excited and homesick at once.
She felt ambivalent about leaving — excited and homesick at once.
Where it comes from
From Latin ambi- 'both' + valens 'strong'
Memory hook
AMBI (both) + VALENT (strong feelings) — pulled both ways.
Word parts
- ambi/amphi — both, on both sides, around
ambivalent: ambi- (both) + valent (strong, having power)
Read it in context
- The Slanted Signature Narrative
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