Definitions

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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About the author: JC de Swaan is the author of Seeking Virtue in Finance: Contributing to Society in a Conflicted Industry External link.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Conflicted and divided, implicated and appalled, Jews were pretty much like everyone else.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2025

Ian Leslie, author of Conflicted, a book which explores communication and confrontation, says there are reasons why the language raised eyebrows.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2023

Conflicted about her identity, Rapp chose to focus on the one thing that had always been clear to her: becoming a pop star.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2023

Conflicted, he asked, “But what about this code? What about—” “Tommy,” Newt said in a consoling voice.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner