conflicted

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The financially conflicted, who fell in between the two groups, said their priorities were having income for a healthy lifestyle, reducing debt and saving for retirement.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

People feel conflicted because they are weighing more than today’s bills, according to Penny Pennington, managing partner at Edward Jones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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

Without the most elementary privacy, the daily habits of densely packed people always conflicted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

“Well, I have some questions, too,” said Njemile, “and I’m also bored of Mr. Jacobs here actin’ like he’s conflicted about telling the truth.”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro