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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As these plants became common, the EPA was conflicted on whether they are subject to the Prevention of Significant Deterioration program.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I am a bit conflicted, because I don't really enjoy to drive the car but I do enjoy working with the team," Red Bull's Verstappen said.

From BBC

Hamid's cousin in the UK - who is one of several million Iranians living in exile now - encapsulated the conflicted feelings of many in a Whatsapp message to the BBC last Saturday.

From BBC

Stokes is the most secure, though he and McCullum appeared conflicted in their messaging at times in Australia.

From BBC

Countries that were conflicted, divided or neutral suddenly found themselves on the same side as Israel.

From The Wall Street Journal