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ambivalence Definition and Meaning in English (ambivalence definition)

noun
Synonyms:indecisionuncertaintydoubt
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Ambivalence definition: Ambivalence is the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

Definitions of Ambivalence

  1. 1noun

    Ambivalence is the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

Example Sentences

“She felt a deep ambivalence towards her new job.”

“His ambivalence about the decision was clear to everyone.”

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adjectiveambivalent
adverbambivalently

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Ambivalence definition: Ambivalence is the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
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'Ambivalence' translates to 'ambivalence' in English. Ambivalence definition: Ambivalence is the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
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