Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ambivalence
noun
/æmˈbɪv.ə.ləns/
Definition
Ambivalence is the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
Examples
- Her ambivalence about the job offer made it difficult for her to make a decision.
- He felt a sense of ambivalence toward his former friend, missing the good times but also remembering the betrayal.
Meaning
It reflects uncertainty or indecisiveness where one feels both positive and negative emotions regarding the same entity.
Synonyms
- uncertainty
- indecision
- mixed feelings
- conflicted emotions
