ambivalence

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A state of uncertainty or indecisiveness
The coexistence of opposing attitudes or feelings (such as love and hate) towards a person, object or idea
simultaneous presence of opposing impulses towards the same thing
The condition of holding opposite feelings (such as love and hate) for the same person or object (Ref 2)
mixed feelings or emotions
{i} state of having both positive and negative feelings towards a subject
Ambivalence
Having mixed, uncertain, or conflicting feelings about something
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Alternately having one opinion or feeling, and then the opposite
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Simultaneously experiencing or expressing opposing or contradictory feelings, beliefs, or motivations
ambivalent
{s} having both positive and negative feelings towards a subject
ambivalent
characterized by a mixture of opposite feelings or attitudes; "she felt ambivalent about his proposal"; "an ambivalent position on rent control
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Having two opposite or conflicting feelings simultaneously
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If you say that someone is ambivalent about something, they seem to be uncertain whether they really want it, or whether they really approve of it. She remained ambivalent about her marriage = unsure + ambivalence ambivalences am·biva·lence I've never lied about my feelings, including my ambivalence about getting married again. not sure whether you want or like something or not ambivalent about (ambi- + -valent (from valere; VALOR))
ambivalent
Simultaneously feeling opposing or contradictory feelings
ambivalent
characterized by a mixture of opposite feelings or attitudes; "she felt ambivalent about his proposal"; "an ambivalent position on rent control"
ambivalent
uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow; "was ambivalent about having children"
ambivalently
with both positive and negative feelings towards a subject
ambivalently
In an ambivalent manner
intense ambivalence
strong conflicting feelings
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