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ambivalent

/æmˈbɪvələnt/ adjective · British & US
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What does ambivalent mean?

adjective

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; unable to make up one's mind. Expressing or characterized by a mixture of positive and negative feelings.

Example

"The politician's ambivalent stance on the issue left many voters confused."

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