noun · Medium SAT word

    Ambivalence

    mixed or conflicting feelings

    Ambivalence in a sentence

    Her ambivalence about the job offer kept her awake.

    Synonyms for ambivalence

    • uncertainty
    • doubt
    • hesitation

    Antonyms for ambivalence

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