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
Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 10 Oct. 2024
Elizabeth Debicki Potential surprise: Lesley Manville Other actors have played Diana, particularly Emma Corrin who preceded Elizabeth Debicki in The Crown as the conflicted and iconic Princess of Wales.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
Even those who support animal research generally hold nuanced, conflicted beliefs about it, and questions about the nature and extent of animal testing are still hotly debated.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 6 Sep. 2024
Allen Payne, who portrayed Jason, gave a memorable performance as the conflicted older brother.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 28 Sep. 2024
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The conflicted partisans are mostly Republican voters who have big personal qualms about Trump.
—Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 10 Oct. 2024
Elizabeth Debicki Potential surprise: Lesley Manville Other actors have played Diana, particularly Emma Corrin who preceded Elizabeth Debicki in The Crown as the conflicted and iconic Princess of Wales.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
Even those who support animal research generally hold nuanced, conflicted beliefs about it, and questions about the nature and extent of animal testing are still hotly debated.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 6 Sep. 2024
Allen Payne, who portrayed Jason, gave a memorable performance as the conflicted older brother.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 28 Sep. 2024
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The bus originated in Atlanta but had around six or seven stops on the way, and investigators are unsure where the man got on, Kenny said.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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About 27 percent said Americans were responsible for finding their own coverage, while 19 percent were unsure or skipped the question.Tara Suter, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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Israel and the West were long ambivalent about Assad's fate.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Ulf, however, is more ambivalent about Linn’s contribution.John Russell, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Set during 18 pivotal months in the early 1970s, the film examines the couple’s time living in Greenwich Village, New York City, when their personal and creative worlds collided.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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Past and future collided again in the production design, which extrapolates on the classic mid-century modern aesthetic if it were allowed to flourish unfettered.Scott Huver, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Hit lists with images of bullets are circulating online with warnings that industry leaders should be afraid.Devna Bose and John Seewer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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One who hates raisins and one who’s afraid of the wind.Armond White, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
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In January, several people froze to death as dangerous arctic conditions hit the U.S. Some experts believe that climate change will make snowfall on Christmas Day increasingly rare, although others are more hesitant about drawing conclusions.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Research shows people love receiving gift cards – even if some shoppers are hesitant to give them.Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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Another installment in the Kingsman franchise, which first launched Egerton’s career with 2014’s Kingsman: The Secret Service, is uncertain.Jack Smart, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Can Raw Milk Give You Bird Flu? The effects of drinking raw milk tainted with bird flu are still uncertain.Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Conflicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflicted. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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