be torn between — to be unable to decide between two choices or options
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to be unable to decide between two choices or options
Pronunciation (IPA): /bi tɔːrn bɪˈtwiːn/
Example Sentences
- I'm torn between ordering pizza and pretending to be healthy with a salad.
- He was torn between his dream job in Paris and his fear of French pronunciation.
- Students are often torn between studying hard and maintaining their social life.
be torn between
NOUN[/bi tɔːrn bɪˈtwiːn/]
to be unable to decide between two choices or options
💡 Concept
She is torn between two job offers, frozen with both letters in her hands.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/bi tɔːrn bɪˈtwiːn/
🇬🇧 UK/biː tɔːn bɪˈtwiːn/
🌳Etymology
Roottorn
🎵Rhyme
bornworncorn
born
worn
corn
🔗Collocations
be torn between two options
torn between love and duty
torn between staying and leaving
feel torn between
emotionally torn
torn between conflicting desires
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“I'm torn between ordering pizza and pretending to be healthy with a salad.”
😄 Fun example
“He was torn between his dream job in Paris and his fear of French pronunciation.”
“Students are often torn between studying hard and maintaining their social life.”
“The CEO was torn between expanding globally and focusing on domestic markets.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
conflictedundecidedwaveringhesitantambivalent
Antonyms
decidedcertainresolute
Related
dilemmacrossroadschoiceindecisivestruggle
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