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CONFLICTED Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word conflicted. (exact relations)
There are 19 hypernyms of the word conflicted. (close relations)
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ambivalent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow

doubtful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• open to doubt or suspicion

• fraught with uncertainty or doubt

• unsettled in mind or opinion

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

torn
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• having edges that are jagged from injury

• disrupted by the pull of contrary forces

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)

battle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

• an energetic attempt to achieve something

• an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

verb

• battle or contend against in or as if in a battle

contravene
verbv
verb

• go against, as of rules and laws

• deny the truth of

difference
nounn
noun

• the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

• a variation that deviates from the standard or norm

• a disagreement or argument about something important

• a significant change

• the number that remains after subtraction; the number that when added to the subtrahend gives the minuend

dispute
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a disagreement or argument about something important

• coming into conflict with

verb

• take exception to

• have a disagreement over something

engagement
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

• a meeting arranged in advance

• a mutual promise to marry

• the act of giving someone a job

• employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time

• contact by fitting together

• the act of sharing in the activities of a group

fight
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

• the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

• an aggressive willingness to compete

• an intense verbal dispute

• a boxing or wrestling match

verb

• be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

• fight against or resist strongly

• make a strenuous or labored effort

• exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

infringe
verbv
verb

• go against, as of rules and laws

• advance beyond the usual limit

struggle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an energetic attempt to achieve something

• an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

• strenuous effort

verb

• make a strenuous or labored effort

• to exert strenuous effort against opposition

• climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

• be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

difference of opinion
nounn
noun

• a disagreement or argument about something important

run afoul
nounn
verb

• go against, as of rules and laws

Best Hypernyms For CONFLICTED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for conflicted, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
action ambivalence ambivalency breach break contrast counterpoint disagreement incompatibility infract offend oppositeness opposition state transgress violate
Phrases (3)
go againstgroup actionmilitary action

Alternatives for AMBIVALENT

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