CEFR B2

ambivalent

adjective

Meaning

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

Examples

She felt ambivalent about moving to a new city; excited for the change but sad to leave her friends.
His ambivalent response to the job offer made it clear he wasn't fully committed.

Synonyms: undecided, conflicted, hesitant, equivocal

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ambivalent (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /æmˈbɪvələnt/

Definition

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

Examples

She felt ambivalent about moving to a new city; excited for the change but sad to leave her friends.
His ambivalent response to the job offer made it clear he wasn't fully committed.
Many voters remain ambivalent about the candidate, unsure whether to trust his promises.

How to Use ambivalent

ambivalent about (prepositional phrase): Having mixed feelings concerning a particular subject or person. — "She was ambivalent about accepting the promotion because it meant more travel."
ambivalent towards (prepositional phrase): Showing mixed feelings or contradictory ideas in relation to someone or something. — "His feelings were ambivalent towards his ex-partner, a mix of fondness and resentment."

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