Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ambivalent

Adjective

/æmˈbɪv.ə.lənt/

Definition

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

Examples

She felt ambivalent about moving to a new city, excited about the adventure but sad to leave her friends.
His ambivalent feelings towards his job made it hard for him to decide whether to stay or look for new opportunities.

Meaning

The term ambivalent describes a state of uncertainty or fluctuation, especially when someone has opposing feelings about a person or situation at the same time.