ambivalence

/æmˈbɪvələns/ /əmˈbɪvələns/

Meanings

noun

The coexistence of opposing attitudes or feelings (such as love and hate) towards a person, object or idea.

Examples :

"Her ambivalence about moving to a new city was clear: she was excited for the opportunities but sad to leave her friends. "

noun

A state of uncertainty or indecisiveness.

Examples :

"My ambivalence about the new school project made it hard to decide whether to join the art or science team. "

mind attitude character

Related Words

project noun

/ˈprɒdʒɛkt/ /prəˈdʒɛkt/

A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

"The school's fundraising project aims to renovate the library in several stages. "

opportunities noun

/ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tiz/ /ˌɑpɚˈtunətiz/

A chance for advancement, progress or profit.

""Learning a new language opens up many opportunities for travel and better job prospects." "

towards preposition

/tɘˈwoːdz/ /təˈwɔːdz/ /tʊˈwɔɹdz/

In the direction of.

"She moved toward the door."

whether pronoun

/ˈwɛðə(ɹ)/

Which of two.

"My parents are unsure whether to take us to the beach or the park this weekend. "

friends noun

/fɹɛn(d)z/

A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college. Trust is important between friends. I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

uncertainty noun

/ʌnˈsɜːtənti/ /ʌnˈsɝtənti/

Doubt; the condition of being uncertain or without conviction.

"There's a lot of uncertainty about the final exam's topic, so students are studying everything. "

opposing verb

/əˈpoʊzɪŋ/ /oʊˈpoʊzɪŋ/

To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.

"There is still time to oppose this plan."

coexistence noun

/ˌkoʊɪɡˈzɪstəns/ /ˌkoʊɪɡˈzɪstənsɪz/

The state of two or more things existing together, usually in a temporal or spatial sense, with or without mutual interaction.

"In the garden, we encourage the coexistence of flowers and vegetables, even though they don't help each other grow. "

science noun

/ˈsaɪəns/

A particular discipline or branch of learning, especially one dealing with measurable or systematic principles rather than intuition or natural ability.

"Of course in my opinion Social Studies is more of a science than an art."

attitudes noun

/ˈætɪtjuːdz/ /ˈætɪtuːdz/

The position of the body or way of carrying oneself.

"The ballet dancer walked with a graceful attitude."

excited verb

/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

To stir the emotions of.

"The fireworks which opened the festivities excited anyone present."

feelings noun

/ˈfiːlɪŋz/

Sensation, particularly through the skin.

"The wool on my arm produced a strange feeling."