conflicted

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And as dramatists, they’re uniquely positioned to appreciate the conflicted loyalties and communal tensions of American life in dramatic rather than dogmatic terms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

As a historian who had come across the Church of England's links to slavery as a student, for many years Mallett had long been conflicted about associating with the institution.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

"It was a conflicted time because I thought I'm not like those women so where do I go to find something that fits with what I feel about life and the appetites I have."

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Watching AI developments unfold over the years has left Howe feeling conflicted.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

He had become friends with several men on the row and was surprised by how conflicted he felt about leaving them, knowing what they would soon face.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson