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
Derek Scancarelli, EW.com, 27 June 2025
The one where Tiffany and Paulson’s Michelle lie in bed together, and Michelle helps Tiffany work through her conflicted feelings about her own difficult mother not coming to the wedding, should not work.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2025
Advertisement The move, though, sparked a lot of conflicted feelings in her.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 24 June 2025
When the daughter tries to take some time for herself, the mother is constantly calling out for her, which is why Sofia is so conflicted about the idea of going back to school, knowing her mother needs help all the time.
—Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Naturally, the trip to the outer reaches of the galaxy is a perilous one, made even more complicated by Roy's conflicted feelings over his father abandoning him all those years ago.
—Derek Scancarelli, EW.com, 27 June 2025
The one where Tiffany and Paulson’s Michelle lie in bed together, and Michelle helps Tiffany work through her conflicted feelings about her own difficult mother not coming to the wedding, should not work.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2025
Advertisement The move, though, sparked a lot of conflicted feelings in her.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 24 June 2025
When the daughter tries to take some time for herself, the mother is constantly calling out for her, which is why Sofia is so conflicted about the idea of going back to school, knowing her mother needs help all the time.
—Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflicted
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Local media outlets earlier in the day said that Ishiba was unsure of his future and would take a call on whether to continue as prime minister in August.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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If the Dodgers are unable to make a deal with Cleveland, there are other options on the market, but many teams are unsure of their path leading up to the trade deadline.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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The iPhone-masker seemed ambivalent about when that might be fixed.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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But many people are ambivalent, having seen the kind of consequences that always-present online life and toxic social media have brought alongside their benefits.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 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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Although Indiana has not experienced an immigration raid at this scale, community leaders shared that many in migrant communities are afraid that they may potentially be picked up off the street and deported, whether rightfully or not.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
23 July 2025
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If getting this set up on your own sounds daunting, don’t be afraid to ask for help, McCoy says.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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If your manager is hesitant, suggest a trial period of 30 to 90 days, says Frana.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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More: Mount Clemens, once known for mineral baths and roses, is having a $6.5M moment While housing inventory is rising, Ayers points out that many buyers remain hesitant to jump on new listings due to widespread affordability concerns.—
Brendel Clark,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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Alexander Isak is training individually at former club Real Sociedad with his future at Newcastle United uncertain.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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The shift is rapid, relentless, and, for millions of Americans, deeply uncertain.—
John Hope Bryant,
Time,
31 July 2025
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“Conflicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflicted. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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