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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I feel genuinely conflicted and would appreciate you poking holes in my reasoning.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

California voters remain conflicted on the state’s regulation of the oil industry, according to an August survey by the Public Policy Institute of California.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

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 • Mar. 13, 2026

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 • Mar. 7, 2026

I wrote the memo the sergeant had asked for, told the truth, and felt conflicted.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover