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
Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2026
There’s an intimacy in their collaboration that allows Coogler to push Jordan into increasingly complex territory — from the tragic Oscar Grant to the conflicted Killmonger to the demanding twins in Sinners.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Jhair Romero, Houston Chronicle, 3 Feb. 2026
However, the account directly conflicted with reports that Tommy Skakel had not traveled with his family that evening.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
My host looks a little conflicted.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2026
There’s an intimacy in their collaboration that allows Coogler to push Jordan into increasingly complex territory — from the tragic Oscar Grant to the conflicted Killmonger to the demanding twins in Sinners.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
Moving tapes and CDs through record stores, DJ gigs, car shows and street sales, Swishahouse evolved into a label, a promotional platform and a testing ground for Houston’s talent that was a response to (and often conflicted with) DJ Screw’s rise on the southside of Houston.
—Jhair Romero, Houston Chronicle, 3 Feb. 2026
However, the account directly conflicted with reports that Tommy Skakel had not traveled with his family that evening.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflicted
Adjective
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Changes to district lines weren’t always clearly communicated, and residents are understandably unsure about who represents them or how county decisions affect them now.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Police are unsure of her and Nava's whereabouts.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Trump has clashed in particular Bad Bunny, one of the most popular musicians in the world, who supported former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.—
Seth Jacobson,
The Providence Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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For years, efforts to protect the preserve have clashed with those who want to freely experience Del Mar Mesa and its trails.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The event evidently singled out Newsom due to his frontrunner status in very early pre-campaign polling, as well as the leading role California’s high tech industry plays in developing AI and Newsom’s somewhat ambivalent attitude toward AI’s potential effects.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Based on the public defender’s account, Bell appeared at best ambivalent in the face of blatant prosecutorial misconduct.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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This time last year, the Davis Cup descended into farce and acrimony when Zizou Bergs of Belgium collided with Chile’s Cristian Garín at a changeover and set off a chain of events that led to Garín losing the match after being timed out.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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According to officials, the SUV attempted to brake for debris on the road when the bus collided, sending them both into the concrete barrier and ending up on the Turner Turnpike shoulder.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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What happens to the funding for buses and light rail when people are afraid to ride them, and no one buys bus tickets?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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Too Much Wall Art Wall art is a great way to make a space feel more complete, but don't be afraid to leave some blank space here and there.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This brought back family gossip and hesitant bits of information about my mother’s beloved grandfather, my maternal great-grandfather.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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That statistic underlines just how hesitant companies have become to acquire indie projects.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But a month after Maduro’s capture, while some see reason for optimism in the economy and releases of political prisoners, the country remains on an uncertain path.—
CNN 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Garland’s uncertain availability, and the Cavaliers’ need to get star Donovan Mitchell more scoring help, motivated Cleveland to swap their young floor leader for Harden, who is 10 years older.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Conflicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflicted. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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