Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

somewhat-ambivalent

Adjective

/ˈsʌmˌwɒt æmˈbɪvələnt/

Definition

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

Examples

I felt somewhat ambivalent about the decision to move, excited for new opportunities but sad to leave my friends behind.
Her somewhat ambivalent reaction to the news made it hard to tell how she truly felt.
He approached the situation with somewhat ambivalent feelings, torn between his loyalty to his team and his personal beliefs.

Meaning

The term somewhat-ambivalent refers to a situation or person’s feelings that are not entirely clear or definitive, often expressing both positive and negative emotions or opinions.