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Who popularized the term ambivalent, referring to feeling both love and hate for the same person?

ambivalent

[am-biv-uh-luhnt] / æmˈbɪv ə lənt /


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At the same time, he is ambivalent about the efficacy of outright bans on school devices.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

But he's slightly ambivalent on what a mayor would mean for Glasgow, insisting it all really depends on who the person is.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

The third group is the truly ambivalent, where I sat.

From Slate ● Jul. 6, 2026

Even those ambivalent about China’s economy see positive signs on the ground for investors.

From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026

The time of action is upon us, but I remain ambivalent as to what action I should take.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman


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