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Mina felt ambivalent about moving because she was excited and sad.
What does Ambivalent mean?
Ambivalent means having mixed feelings or being unsure between two choices.
Dictionary definition
Having mixed feelings or being unsure between two choices.
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What does ambivalent mean?
Ambivalent means having mixed feelings or being unsure between two choices.
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Which word is closest in meaning to ambivalent?
Conflicted is a synonym for ambivalent because it has a similar meaning.
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WordAmbivalent.
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MeaningAmbivalent means having mixed feelings or being unsure between two choices.
ExampleExample: Mina felt ambivalent about moving because she was excited and sad.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- am · biv · uh · luhnt
- Strongest beat
- biv
- Ending
- luhnt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on biv.
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Synonyms
Words like Ambivalent
conflictedUse when someone has feelings that pull in different directions.
Antonyms
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certainUse when someone feels sure about a choice.
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Word family
Ambivalent word family
Base word
ambivalence
adverb
ambivalently
In a way that shows mixed feelings.
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Look for clues that show two different feelings at the same time.
Common mix-up
Ambivalent does not mean careless; it means having mixed feelings.
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