conflicted

adjective

con·​flict·​ed kən-ˈflik-təd How to pronounce conflicted (audio)
Synonyms of conflictednext
: experiencing or marked by ambivalence or a conflict especially of emotions
conflicted feelings
… these people are … conflicted in their values and beliefs.—Norman Ornstein

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She was still conflicted about her ex-husband's remarriage. I'm conflicted about the prospect of our only child going away to college.
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Her sharp writing, distinctive sense of humor, and authentic portrayal of a young woman navigating a deeply conflicted relationship with herself and her family are truly remarkable. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 July 2026 His mother, meanwhile, is understandably much more conflicted. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026 Rival events, planned by two different commissions, are adding to the conflicted feelings. — James Pollard, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 Opinion polls suggest most Americans are proud of our founding story, but deeply conflicted and pessimistic about the future. — Terry W. Hartle, Christian Science Monitor, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for conflicted

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of conflict entry 2

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of conflicted was in 1789

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“Conflicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conflicted. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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conflicted

adjective
con·​flict·​ed kən-ˈflik-təd How to pronounce conflicted (audio)
: having or experiencing emotional conflict
working women were much more conflicted about working than full-time mothers were about staying home—People

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