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Definitions

ambivalent

[am-biv-uh-luhnt] / æmˈbɪv ə lənt /
ADJECTIVE
conflicting
Synonyms
STRONGEST
contradictory doubtful equivocal hesitant mixed uncertain undecided unsure
WEAK
clashing debatable fluctuating inconclusive irresolute opposed unresolved vacillating warring wavering
Antonyms
STRONGEST
certain clear decided definite determined secure settled sure undoubted unquestionable
WEAK
resolved unequivocal

Example Sentences

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North Carolina resident Shelley Hughes was more ambivalent.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Some manufacturers definitely want turbos to stay, others are more ambivalent.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

A terrific story captures the ambivalent emotions surrounding the ballet performance of Sylvia’s teenage grandchildren.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

And yet Americans remain ambivalent about the growing risk of floods.

From Slate • Jul. 24, 2025

While I gloried in the beauty of these buildings, I was ambivalent about what they represented.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.