Synonyms for ambivalence
æmˈbɪv ə lənsam·biva·lence

Princeton's WordNetRate this synonym:4.5 / 2 votes

1. ambivalence, ambivalencynoun

   mixed feelings or emotions

   Synonyms:
   ambivalency

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1. List of paraphrases for "ambivalence":

   ambiguity

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ambivalence

   Synonyms:
   Psychiatry Manic-depressive psychosis bipolar disorder Suicidology Suicidal ambivalence

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1. Vice President Daniel Runde:

   There was also an assumption that … we could take our sweet time, there was also some ambivalence in the Biden administration.

2. RAS CARDO REGGAE:

   Anyone who states- my country is not so innocent- may be stating a truth which goes not only to his feelings about patriotism, but speaks to his state of mind and ambivalence as to what he will do should he gain an office of power and control. For such is the hallmark of demagogues.

3. Sam Kamin:

   You have this odd combination here for ambivalence on the part of prosecutors and juries and a statute that permits the imposition of death in most murders, in some cases it was lack of resources, in some cases it was the belief that a jury wouldn't impose it.

4. Sebastien Galy:

   Equity markets are in a state of ambivalence, they should find their footing as the week develops, expectations for the non-farm payroll (data) are relatively subdued given that we are in the process of re-opening the economy. A lack of surprise will comfort the market that tapering is only slowly coming.

5. Sokeel Park of the Liberty:

   Amongst people in cities that have more access to foreign information and are the most switched on, there is likely more ambivalence or even cynicism over the use of precious resources for things that bring no tangible benefit to the people and cause worsening relations with the outside world.