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
Mary Ann Gwinn, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
The transaction could generate hundreds of millions of dollars for the Trump family, further raising concerns about the president’s conflicted relationship with crypto.
—Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The commercial pressures to pad may have played a part; so, too, might Twain’s own conflicted relationship with America’s unresolved promises.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
The writers delivered a masterclass in how to handle the unforeseen death of a central character, then did a superb job navigating not only Dan’s heartbreak, but his conflicted feelings about moving on with Louise.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 24 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
At 1,200 pages, this is not a book for the casual reader, and Chernow never quite gets to the core of the contradictions in Twain’s conflicted soul.
—Mary Ann Gwinn, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
The transaction could generate hundreds of millions of dollars for the Trump family, further raising concerns about the president’s conflicted relationship with crypto.
—Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The commercial pressures to pad may have played a part; so, too, might Twain’s own conflicted relationship with America’s unresolved promises.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
The writers delivered a masterclass in how to handle the unforeseen death of a central character, then did a superb job navigating not only Dan’s heartbreak, but his conflicted feelings about moving on with Louise.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflicted
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Fewer than half of U.S. businesses report having a formal crisis communication plan, and 23% either don’t have one or are unsure if a plan exists.—
Nicole Tidei,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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When Ginny & Georgia’s Brianne Howey entered the courtroom set for Season 3, she was tasked with playing a new version of her usually confident and cunning character– one that was now afraid, powerless, and exceedingly unsure of herself.—
Jennifer Adams,
StyleCaster,
5 June 2025
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Though there was much scrutiny in the beginning, Ward added that the network was ambivalent toward the show.—
Rafael Motamayor,
IndieWire,
13 June 2025
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This suggests that even among voters who favor political change, some remain ambivalent about the prospect of a Lee’s presidency.—
Jong Eun Lee,
The Conversation,
29 May 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
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Suspect's family detained: Wife, 5 children deportation Jewish community on edge: Amid ongoing attacks, Jewish people are afraid.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Your soul craves experiences that deepen your understanding of the world; don’t be afraid to indulge in it.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Businesses that have invested years in tailoring their systems may be hesitant to risk functionality loss or reintegrate complex tools.—
Eric Giesecke,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Kwame was hesitant to take the plunge for several reasons, the most prominent being his mother's refusal to attend the wedding.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
13 June 2025
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The impact of the decision is uncertain because immigrants could apply for legal status under other programs.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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The bill now moves to the Senate, where its future is uncertain.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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“Conflicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflicted. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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