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Ambivalence

The coexistence of opposing attitudes or feelings (such as love and hate) towards a person, object or idea.

📖 Definitions of "Ambivalence"

noun

1
The coexistence of opposing attitudes or feelings (such as love and hate) towards a person, object or idea.
2
A state of uncertainty or indecisiveness.

🔄 Synonyms of "Ambivalence"

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Word	Definition
ambivalencynoun	Synonym of ambivalence.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Ambivalence"

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Word	Definition
ambivalencynoun	Synonym of ambivalence.
contradictionnoun	(countable) A statement that contradicts itself, i.e., a statement that claims that the same thing is true and that it is false at the same time and in the same senses of the terms.
ambiguitynoun	(uncountable) The state of being ambiguous; the state of leaving room for more than one interpretation.
dimensionnoun	A measure of spatial extent in a particular direction, such as height, width or breadth, or depth.
equivocationnoun	The use of expressions susceptible of a double signification, possibly intentionally and with the aim of misleading.
uncertaintynoun	(uncountable) Doubt; the condition of being uncertain or without conviction.
irresolutionnoun	Lack of resolution; lack of decision or purpose; vacillation.
vacillationnoun	Indecision in speech or action.
doubtfulnessnoun	The state or quality of being doubtful; doubt; uncertainty.
indecisionnoun	The inability to decide on a course of action, especially if two or more possibilities exist.
quandarynoun	A state of not knowing what to decide; a state of difficulty or perplexity; a state of uncertainty, hesitation or puzzlement.
irresolutenessnoun	The state of being irresolute.
misgivings	"Misgivings" is the tenth episode of the fourth season of the HBO original series The Wire.
hesitancynoun	A pausing or halting before beginning a task, often as a result of some fear or uncertainty about the outcome.
mixed feelingsnoun	(set phrase) Sentiments or opinions regarding a person, situation, or other matter which are conflicted and cause perplexity or confusion.
dilemmanoun	A circumstance in which a choice must be made between two or more alternatives that seem equally undesirable.
wavering	Being in doubt; indecisive.
oscillationnoun	a regular periodic fluctuation in value about some mean
perplexitynoun	The state or quality of being perplexed.
ficklenessnoun	The quality of being fickle.