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AMBIVALENCY Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word ambivalency. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word ambivalency. (close relations)
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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

doubt
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the state of being unsure of something

• uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something

verb

• consider unlikely

• lack confidence in

duality
nounn
noun

• being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses

• (physics) the property of matter and electromagnetic radiation that is characterized by the fact that some properties can be explained best by wave theory and others by particle theory

• (geometry) the interchangeability of the roles of points and planes in the theorems of projective geometry

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

hesitation
nounn
noun

• indecision in speech or action

• a certain degree of unwillingness

• the act of pausing uncertainly

inconclusiveness
nounn
noun

• the quality of being inconclusive

inconstancy
nounn
noun

• unfaithfulness by virtue of being unreliable or treacherous

• the quality of being changeable and variable

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

mixture
nounn
noun

• (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

• any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients

• a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

• an event that combines things in a mixture

• the act of mixing together

oscillation
nounn
noun

• the process of oscillating between states

• (physics) a regular periodic variation in value about a mean

• a single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon

perplexity
nounn
noun

• trouble or confusion resulting from complexity

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

undecidedness
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ambivalence
nounn
noun

• mixed feelings or emotions

Best Hypernyms For AMBIVALENCY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ambivalency, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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feeling attitude emotion sentiment

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