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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Early on, Dario Amodei was conflicted about turning Anthropic’s AI research into a commercial venture, and turned to wealthy philanthropists in the effective altruism movement for early funding.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The revelation threw Muirhead into a conflicted position, torn between loyalty and doing the right thing.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

In a world of conflicted analysts, the most powerful edge is having no personal stake in the outcome.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

I feel genuinely conflicted and would appreciate you poking holes in my reasoning.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

Nailer looked back at his father, conflicted emotions warring within him.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi