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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It can make her feel "conflicted and emotional" at the thought of missing one of her own children's milestones.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 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

Big companies likewise are conflicted about how to proceed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

“Due to current regulatory gaps, many financial professionals are free to offer biased or conflicted advice, putting commissions or other compensation above the investor’s best interests.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

I stopped going to Confession, not because my behavior conflicted with the teachings of the institutional Church but because I no longer thought to assess my behavior against those standards.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez