CEFR B2

conflicted

adjective

Meaning

Experiencing a mental or emotional struggle due to opposing feelings, desires, or beliefs.

Examples

She felt deeply conflicted about whether to take the promotion or stay in her current, less stressful role.
The jury remained conflicted, unable to reach a unanimous decision after hours of deliberation.

Synonyms: torn, divided, ambivalent, irresolute

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conflicted (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /kənˈflɪktɪd/

Definition

Experiencing a mental or emotional struggle due to opposing feelings, desires, or beliefs.

Examples

She felt deeply conflicted about whether to take the promotion or stay in her current, less stressful role.
The jury remained conflicted, unable to reach a unanimous decision after hours of deliberation.
He was conflicted between his loyalty to his family and his desire to pursue an independent career path.

How to Use conflicted

conflicted about (prepositional phrase): Feeling a struggle regarding a particular issue or decision. — "She felt conflicted about accepting the job offer."
conflicted between (prepositional phrase): Feeling a struggle with two opposing options or desires. — "He was conflicted between his loyalty to his friend and his sense of justice."

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