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AMBIVALENT Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word ambivalent. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word ambivalent. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For AMBIVALENT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ambivalent, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
attitude emotion feeling sentiment

Alternatives for UNCERTAIN

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