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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Big companies likewise are conflicted about how to proceed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

California voters remain conflicted on the state’s regulation of the oil industry, according to an August survey by the Public Policy Institute of California.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Stokes is the most secure, though he and McCullum appeared conflicted in their messaging at times in Australia.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

In the years ahead, there would be critical moments in which his pursuit of image conflicted with his horse’s interests.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand