conflicted

[kuhn-flik-tid] / kənˈflɪk tɪd /

VERB

be at odds

Synonyms

STRONGEST

differ disagree disturb vary

STRONG

brawl clash collide combat contend contest contrast disaccord discord disharmonize fight interfere jar mismatch oppose romp scrap slug strive struggle tangle

WEAK

bump heads with cross swords with lock horns with run against tide square off with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree consent harmonize

STRONG

aid assist give up help make peace retreat support surrender yield

WEAK

be calm

Example Sentences

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The blowup at “60 Minutes” is an especially messy and conflicted expression perhaps of a necessary transition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

However, she said many of the female characters she encountered in literature left her feeling conflicted about her own identity.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

It’s a big reason the Class of 2026 has a conflicted relationship with AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

I went to bed feeling utterly conflicted and, for the first time in years, I was scared for us.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall