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
Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
Yet again, Brie’s conflicted thinking face speaks volumes.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Its star Ralph Fiennes earned a best actor in a drama nomination for his portrayal of a conflicted priest overseeing a papal election crawling with sabotage and subplots.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
Villeneuve’s adaptation smartly shifts our allegiance to Zendaya’s Chani, who gets elevated from a side character to the film’s beating, conflicted heart.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Their reunion plays out in real time and is one of Leigh’s most unforgettable scenes, with Blethyn’s unbridled, volcanic emotions matched harmoniously by Jean-Baptiste’s conflicted but unshaken compulsion to stay.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
Yet again, Brie’s conflicted thinking face speaks volumes.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Its star Ralph Fiennes earned a best actor in a drama nomination for his portrayal of a conflicted priest overseeing a papal election crawling with sabotage and subplots.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
Villeneuve’s adaptation smartly shifts our allegiance to Zendaya’s Chani, who gets elevated from a side character to the film’s beating, conflicted heart.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflicted
Adjective
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Companies are eager to leverage the technology to gain a competitive advantage, but many are unsure how to handle its complexities.—
Arjun Pillai,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Long COVID remains mysterious with health care providers unsure which symptoms can be directly attributed to a COVID-19 infection and how those symptoms may persist.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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Rasoulof seems ambivalent about the generational conflict between these dark-eyed, handsome people.—
Armond White,
National Review,
22 Jan. 2025
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The president-elect’s allies appear similarly ambivalent.—
Oren Cass,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Jan. 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
Adjective
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Just look at the Salem Witch Trials, which targeted people who weren’t afraid to live somewhat unconventional lives, like women who were financially-independent or unmarried.—
Roya Backlund,
StyleCaster,
24 Jan. 2025
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Democrats and Republicans are afraid that their civil rights and their civil liberties are in jeopardy and look to the courts to protect their 14th and 15th Amendment rights.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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During Trump’s first presidency, brands were hesitant to partner with creators who were overtly political or pro-Trump.—
Taylor Lorenz,
Rolling Stone,
20 Jan. 2025
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However, in the past, teams have been hesitant to take running backs very high.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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TikTok’s viability had been uncertain since then-President Trump moved to shut it down in 2020, citing national security concerns.—
Stacy Perman,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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While much is currently uncertain, the threats to the GS segment seem, at this moment, overblown.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Conflicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflicted. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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