AMBIVALENCE Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word ambivalence. (close relations)
ambivalent
Best Alternative Words for AMBIVALENCE
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conflict | nounn | |||||||
noun • an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) • opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings • a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war • a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests • an incompatibility of dates or events • opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot) • a disagreement or argument about something important verb • be in conflict • go against, as of rules and laws | ||||||||
dithering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the process of representing intermediate colors by patterns of tiny colored dots that simulate the desired color | ||||||||
doubtfulness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being unsure of something • uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something | ||||||||
equivocation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth • intentionally vague or ambiguous • falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language | ||||||||
hesitancy | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something • a certain degree of unwillingness | ||||||||
indecision | nounn | |||||||
noun • doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action • the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose | ||||||||
irresolution | nounn | |||||||
noun • doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action • the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose | ||||||||
uncertainty | nounn | |||||||
noun • being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance • the state of being unsure of something | ||||||||
vacillation | nounn | |||||||
noun • indecision in speech or action • changing location by moving back and forth | ||||||||
ambivalency | nounn | |||||||
noun • mixed feelings or emotions |