as in unsure
having a mixture of opposing feelings
I'm conflicted about the prospect of our only child going away to college
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as in clashed
to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably
his statement conflicts with the facts, as given in the police report
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Recent Examples of conflicted
Sophia Pargas, NBC News, 21 Feb. 2025
Despite her conflicted feelings about her experience, Leah has no regrets.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 12 Feb. 2025
The second hour is still heavy on Ted, who is very conflicted about taking up a criminal defense case when his ex-prosecutor instinct is to assume anyone who needs a criminal defense attorney is inherently guilty.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
Trapped between warring factions and ruthless killers, the series delves into the emotional struggles of conflicted and flawed characters, each facing trauma, betrayal and life-or-death choices.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
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But audiences appear to remain conflicted about hearing recreations of the voices of people who have died.
—Sophia Pargas, NBC News, 21 Feb. 2025
Despite her conflicted feelings about her experience, Leah has no regrets.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 12 Feb. 2025
The second hour is still heavy on Ted, who is very conflicted about taking up a criminal defense case when his ex-prosecutor instinct is to assume anyone who needs a criminal defense attorney is inherently guilty.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
Trapped between warring factions and ruthless killers, the series delves into the emotional struggles of conflicted and flawed characters, each facing trauma, betrayal and life-or-death choices.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflicted
Adjective
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Initially, as The Times previously reported, prison staff were unsure where to house the detainees or how best to keep them separate from other prisoners.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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If you are not fully vaccinated or are unsure of your status, your doctor may recommend a measles booster.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Russian oil industry and government have always been ambivalent about sharing wealth with foreign investors.—
Stanley Reed,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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Like anyone who’s converted a hobby into a career, Vaughn is ambivalent about his influence.—
Rachel Monroe,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2025
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What's New Several drones collided midair during a holiday drone show at Lake Eola Park in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday evening, and fell into the crowd below, the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) has confirmed.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Also, another two cars collided with each another.—
Roberto Baldwin,
Ars Technica,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This person spoke anonymously, afraid of reprisal for talking about the system.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2025
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Don’t be afraid to geek out: The happiest people don’t play it cool.—
Jessica Weiss, Contributor,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Joey’s still hesitant about Monica’s sister, Nicolle.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2025
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But with Trump’s tariffs threatening imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, Target could face additional challenges as consumers grow more hesitant.—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
4 Mar. 2025
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The ripple effect from this trade should impact two areas: The uncertain QB situation and George Pickens.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Despite an uncertain future, the theater’s team is determined to continue their art and their wartime volunteering.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Conflicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflicted. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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