ambivalent — having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /æmˈbɪvələnt/
Korean meaning: 어떤 것이나 사람에 대해 상반된 감정이나 모순된 생각을 동시에 가지는
Korean pronunciation: 앰**비**벌런트
Example Sentences
- I'm ambivalent about pineapple pizza - it's either genius or a crime against humanity.
- Students often feel ambivalent about graduation - excited for freedom but anxious about responsibilities.
- He was ambivalent about his ex's wedding invitation - happy she found love, but sad it wasn't with him.
ambivalent
ADJECTIVE//æmˈbɪvələnt//
having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone
Torn between two equally appealing choices
Ambi the valentine can't decide - love or hate cards?
"Feeling ambivalent? That's prevalent. Choose before it's irrelevant."
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'ambi-' meaning both or around, combined with 'valent' from the Latin 'valere' meaning to be strong or have worth. The term was coined in the early 20th century to describe psychological states of conflicting emotions or desires.
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📝Examples
“I'm ambivalent about pineapple pizza - it's either genius or a crime against humanity.”
“Students often feel ambivalent about graduation - excited for freedom but anxious about responsibilities.”
“He was ambivalent about his ex's wedding invitation - happy she found love, but sad it wasn't with him.”
“My cat seems ambivalent about affection - demanding pets one minute, then biting me the next.”
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