Ambivalency (Noun)
Meaning
Mixed feelings or emotions.
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- Her ambivalency towards her strict upbringing made it difficult for her to reconcile her past with her present.
- The movie's portrayal of the hero's ambivalency towards the moral implications of war sparked a lively debate among the audience.
- He struggled with ambivalency towards his job, feeling both a sense of responsibility and a strong desire to pursue his passion.
- Her ambivalency towards the decision to have children left her feeling uncertain and anxious about the future.
- The ambivalency in her relationship made it challenging for her to determine whether she truly loved her partner or just felt a sense of obligation.