ambivalent

[US]/æmˈbɪvələnt/
[UK]/æmˈbɪvələnt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. having conflicting or mixed feelings towards something.

Example Sentences

an ambivalent attitude to terrorism.

There is an ambivalent feeling towards rural workers.

I must have acquired ambivalent attitude towards women from her.

some loved her, some hated her, few were ambivalent about her.

I feel ambivalent about the new job opportunity.

She has an ambivalent attitude towards social media.

The decision left him feeling ambivalent.

He was ambivalent about going to the party.

She has an ambivalent relationship with her boss.

The public's response to the new policy was ambivalent.

I have an ambivalent feeling towards public speaking.

His ambivalent emotions were evident in his expressions.

She remained ambivalent about the decision for days.

The team's performance left the coach feeling ambivalent.

Real-world Examples

As a result, it is ambivalent to orientation.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) February 2016 Collection

Well, speaking of testing, President Trump seems pretty ambivalent about it. Here he is last week.

Source: NPR News May 2020 Compilation

The French, who gave the English language the word “entrepreneur”, are deeply ambivalent about business.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

I'm not ambivalent about this at all.

Source: Canadian drama "Saving Hope" Season 1

" I'm actually often very ambivalent about them."

Source: Introduction to International Brands in English

I am, I'm kind of ambivalent about idioms.

Source: Quick Tips for TOEFL Writing

Unlike Davos Man, she says, they're not ambivalent about being strongly patriotic.

Source: New Version of University English Comprehensive Course 4

When it comes to releasing unpublished material, Mr. Salinger feels less ambivalent.

Source: New York Times

Well, it's ambivalent. Governors and other workplaces don't know quite what they should do with testing.

Source: NPR News May 2020 Compilation

I think most of us in the entertainment community are kind of ambivalent about the awards.

Source: Global Leaders of the Era

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