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Ambivalence

Definition

(formal) A feeling of having mixed or contradictory emotions or opinions about something; uncertainty or indecision about what to do or think.

Example Sentences

1The public's ambivalence towards the new policy was reflected in the divided opinions expressed in the media.
2Did her ambivalence about the job offer stem from concerns about the company culture or the role itself?
3The researcher's ambivalence about the findings led to a more nuanced interpretation of the data.
4Try to acknowledge and work through your ambivalence about the decision rather than suppressing it.
5There is often ambivalence in the scientific community about the ethics of emerging technologies.

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