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ambivalence

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Learn the meaning of ambivalence with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

ambivalence

(noun)

Meaning

having mixed feelings about something

Example

"Her ambivalence towards the decision made it difficult to choose a side."

Synonyms

uncertaintyindecision

Antonyms

certaintyclarity

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'ambivalere', meaning to be strong both ways.