ambivalent

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Spain has long been one of Europe’s more ambivalent countries when it comes to American power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

His debut show of summer menswear in June last year won widespread praise, but his women's collection in October elicited a more ambivalent reception.

From Barron's • Jan. 18, 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

He was vague and ambivalent on matters of policy.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell