am·biv·a·lence ( m-b v  -lns)n. 1. The coexistence of opposing attitudes or feelings, such as love and hate, toward a person, object, or idea. 2. Uncertainty or indecisiveness as to which course to follow. [German Ambivalenz : Latin ambi-, ambi- + Latin valentia, vigor (from val  ns, valent-, present participle of valre, to be strong; see wal- in Indo-European roots).] |
ambivalence [am-biv-a-lenss]
Noun
the state of feeling two conflicting emotions at the same time
ambivalent adj
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| Noun | 1. | ambivalence - mixed feelings or emotions feeling - the experiencing of affective and emotional states; "she had a feeling of euphoria"; "he had terrible feelings of guilt"; "I disliked him and the feeling was mutual" conflict - opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings; "he was immobilized by conflict and indecision" |
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