conflicted

[kuhn-flik-tid] / kənˈflɪk tɪd /

VERB

be at odds

Synonyms

STRONGEST

differ disagree disturb vary

STRONG

brawl clash collide combat contend contest contrast disaccord discord disharmonize fight interfere jar mismatch oppose romp scrap slug strive struggle tangle

WEAK

bump heads with cross swords with lock horns with run against tide square off with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree consent harmonize

STRONG

aid assist give up help make peace retreat support surrender yield

WEAK

be calm

Example Sentences

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“Let’s Dance” brought stadiums under Bowie’s spell, and he was conflicted about that.

From Salon

“The Most Awful Responsibility” sympathetically portrays Truman’s conflicted soul over the mass death inflicted by the atomic bomb.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, that explanation conflicted with what scientists know about galaxy formation.

From Science Daily

Federal agents seemed conflicted on how to proceed.

From Salon

In a letter to Ascent’s directors, Mason said Kirkland is conflicted because it advises the Ascent board while also representing Energy & Minerals Group.

From The Wall Street Journal