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AMBIVALENT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does ambivalent mean?
• AMBIVALENT (adjective)
The adjective AMBIVALENT has 1 sense:
1. uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow
Familiarity information: AMBIVALENT used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow
Context example:
was ambivalent about having children
Similar:
incertain; uncertain; unsure (lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance)
Derivation:
ambivalence (mixed feelings or emotions)
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