AMBIVALENCE

ambivalence, ambivalency

(noun) mixed feelings or emotions

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

ambivalence (countable and uncountable, plural ambivalences)

The coexistence of opposing attitudes or feelings (such as love and hate) towards a person, object or idea.

A state of uncertainty or indecisiveness.

Usage notes

This word is often used to express a lack of concern about the outcome of a choice to be made. In this case, a more appropriate word to use is indifference.

Source: Wiktionary



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