ambivalent

/æmˈbɪv.ə.lənt/

Meanings

adjective

Simultaneously experiencing or expressing opposing or contradictory feelings, beliefs, or motivations.

Examples :

"She felt ambivalent about starting college; she was excited for the freedom but also nervous about leaving her family. "

adjective

Alternately having one opinion or feeling, and then the opposite.

Examples :

"He has an ambivalent relationship towards his parents."

attitude mind character

Related Words

alternately adverb

[ɔːlˈtɜɹnətlɪ] /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət.li/

In reciprocal succession; succeeding by turns; in alternate order.

"The children alternately read sentences from the book, taking turns after each one. "

opposite noun

/ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/

Something opposite or contrary to something else.

"My brother's opinion is the opposite of mine on the best way to study for the exam. "

simultaneously adverb

/ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli/ /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli/

Occurring at the same time.

"The teacher spoke to the students, and simultaneously, the bell rang. "

beliefs noun

/bɪˈliːfs/ /bəˈliːfs/

Mental acceptance of a claim as true.

"Her strong beliefs about environmental protection influence all her decisions. "

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."

starting verb

/ˈstɑːtɪŋ/ /ˈstɑɹtɪŋ/

To begin, commence, initiate.

"Starting tomorrow, I will wake up an hour earlier to exercise. "

motivations noun

/ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃənz/ /ˌmoʊdəˈveɪʃənz/

Willingness of action especially in behavior.

"Her strong motivations for studying hard led to excellent grades. "

experiencing verb

/ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"Experiencing new cultures helps you understand the world better. "

contradictory noun

/ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktəɹi/ /ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkt(ə)ɹi/

Either of a pair of propositions, that cannot both be true or both be false.

"The politician's statements about lowering taxes and increasing government spending were a clear contradictory. "

relationship noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"My teacher has a good relationship with all her students. "

expressing verb

/ɛk.ˈspɹɛsɪŋ/

To convey or communicate; to make known or explicit.

"Words cannot express the love I feel for him."

feelings noun

/ˈfiːlɪŋz/

Sensation, particularly through the skin.

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