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- pronunciation:
- aem
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the presence of conflicting feelings, such as love and hate, toward a person, thing, or situation.
She had always thought she would be overjoyed at being offered such an opportunity; therefore, she was surprised at her own ambivalence. |
| definition 2: |
the uncertainty or indecision produced by such conflicting feelings.
Ambivalence prevented him from pursuing the matter further. |
| related words: |
uncertainty |
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| derivation: |
ambivalent (adj.) |
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