Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ambivalently
Adverb
/ˌæm.bɪˈvæləntli/
Definition
In a manner characterized by mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
Examples
- She ambivalently approached the idea of moving to a new city.
- He felt ambivalently about attending the reunion, torn between excitement and hesitation.
Meaning
The term ambivalently refers to a situation where a person has conflicting emotions or attitudes toward a particular object, idea, or individual.
Synonyms
- Mixed feelings
- Contradictorily
- Conflictually
