as in unsure
having a mixture of opposing feelings
I'm conflicted about the prospect of our only child going away to college
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as in clashed
to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably
his statement conflicts with the facts, as given in the police report
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Recent Examples of conflicted
Celia Ford, Vox, 6 Sep. 2024
Allen Payne, who portrayed Jason, gave a memorable performance as the conflicted older brother.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 28 Sep. 2024
This has real, tangible benefits on morale; all members of your company can celebrate big wins without feeling conflicted and territorial.
—Pat McKenna, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
The treaty was originally signed in 1959 and entered force in 1961, with the conflicted superpowers of the U.S. and the Soviet Union both coming onboard.
—Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 4 Sep. 2024
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Even those who support animal research generally hold nuanced, conflicted beliefs about it, and questions about the nature and extent of animal testing are still hotly debated.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 6 Sep. 2024
Allen Payne, who portrayed Jason, gave a memorable performance as the conflicted older brother.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 28 Sep. 2024
This has real, tangible benefits on morale; all members of your company can celebrate big wins without feeling conflicted and territorial.
—Pat McKenna, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
The treaty was originally signed in 1959 and entered force in 1961, with the conflicted superpowers of the U.S. and the Soviet Union both coming onboard.
—Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 4 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflicted
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The Nuggets were unsure when Jokic would re-join the team as of Friday evening before the opening tip.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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This fear and trauma have left her feeling isolated and unsure of how to seek help.Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Kate is ambivalent about striving after a level of power, which is possibly the most preposterous detail in a series that isn't overly concerned with authenticity.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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For any society, regarding any proposition, the population will spread out on a spectrum: 20 percent will strongly disagree, 70 percent will be more ambivalent, and 10 percent will be in total agreement.Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
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Despite a recent uptick, the price of oil stands well below a 2022 peak reached when the blazing-hot economic rebound from the pandemic collided with a supply shortage imposed by the Russia-Ukraine war.Max Zahn, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2024
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The Kosi River system captured the Arun River when the two systems abruptly collided approximately 89,000 years ago.Carly Miller, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Not being afraid to ask others for help was the most common answer, along with being confident.Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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The resulting atmosphere of mistrust can leave immigrants afraid to report crimes or seek help in dangerous situations for fear of deportation.Brian Bennett, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
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China's East Asian neighbors are also grappling with similar problems, characterized by rapidly aging populations and younger generations increasingly hesitant to have families.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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But a pill could help with current supply constraints and open the market to patients hesitant to taking injections.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024
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Our data is optimistic, but the politics is uncertain.James Morton Turner, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2024
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Even with a Republican Congress, some of this could prove difficult — and the potential fallout is uncertain at best.Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Conflicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflicted. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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