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Definitions

ambivalent

[am-biv-uh-luhnt] / æmˈbɪv ə lənt /
ADJECTIVE
conflicting
Synonyms
STRONGEST
contradictory doubtful equivocal hesitant mixed uncertain undecided unsure
WEAK
clashing debatable fluctuating inconclusive irresolute opposed unresolved vacillating warring wavering
Antonyms
STRONGEST
certain clear decided definite determined secure settled sure undoubted unquestionable
WEAK
resolved unequivocal

Example Sentences

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North Carolina resident Shelley Hughes was more ambivalent.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

While ChatGPT sometimes shuts down this line of questioning, Claude is more ambivalent in its response.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

There was an ambivalent, if not stone cold, attitude towards the beefy Californian.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025

And yet Americans remain ambivalent about the growing risk of floods.

From Slate • Jul. 24, 2025

I found myself crying, laughing, numb with depression, nervous and pacing, ambivalent, angry, and filled with self-loathing.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.