AMBIVALENT Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word ambivalent. (close relations)
ambivalence
Best Alternative Words for AMBIVALENT
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uncertain | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance • not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown • not established or confirmed • not certain to occur; not inevitable adjective satellite • subject to change • not consistent or dependable • ambiguous (especially in the negative) | ||||||||
conflicted | adjectiveadj | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
equivocal | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead adjective satellite • open to question • uncertain as a sign or indication | ||||||||
hesitant | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly | ||||||||
indecisive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • characterized by lack of decision and firmness • not definitely settling something adjective satellite • not clearly defined | ||||||||
irresolute | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • uncertain how to act or proceed | ||||||||
torn | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having edges that are jagged from injury • disrupted by the pull of contrary forces | ||||||||
unsure | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • lacking self-confidence • lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance | ||||||||
fluctuating | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having unpredictable ups and downs | ||||||||
undecided | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought • characterized by indecision • not yet having made a commitment | ||||||||
unresolved | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • not solved adjective satellite • not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought • characterized by musical dissonance; harmonically unresolved | ||||||||
vacillating | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • uncertain in purpose or action | ||||||||
wavering | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • indecision in speech or action • the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes adjective satellite • uncertain in purpose or action |