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ambivalent

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am·biv·a·lent  (m-bv-lnt)
adj.
Exhibiting or feeling ambivalence.

am·biva·lent·ly adv.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.ambivalent - uncertain or unable to decide about what course to followambivalent - uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow; "was ambivalent about having children"
incertain, uncertain, unsure - lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance; "uncertain of his convictions"; "unsure of himself and his future"; "moving with uncertain (or unsure) steps"; "an uncertain smile"; "touched the ornaments with uncertain fingers"

ambivalent
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ambivalent [æmˈbɪvələnt] ADJambivalente
ambivalent [æmˈbɪvələnt] adj [attitude] → ambivalent(e); [feelings, relationship] → ambivalent(e); [tone] → équivoque
to be ambivalent about sth → être partagé(e) sur qch
to be ambivalent about doing sth → avoir des réticences à faire qch
to be ambivalent towards sb/sth → être réticent(e) envers qn/qch
ambivalent
adjambivalent
ambivalent [æmˈbɪvələnt] adjambivalente


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