ambivalent
What is another word for ambivalent? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adj — Having mixed or contradictory feelings about someone or something.
Antonyms
How to use ambivalent
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
ambivalent about
ambivalent feelings
deeply ambivalent
Etymology
A back-formation from "ambivalence", from German Ambivalenz, built from Latin ambi- ("both ways") plus valere ("to be strong").
Full origin of ambivalent →Frequently asked questions
What does “ambivalent” mean?
The word “ambivalent” means having mixed or contradictory feelings about someone or something. In plain terms, torn between two opposite feelings or opinions about the same thing.
How do you pronounce “ambivalent”?
“Ambivalent” is pronounced am-BIHV-uh-luhnt (/æmˈbɪv.ə.lənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “ambivalent” in a sentence?
Here is “ambivalent” used in a sentence: “He felt ambivalent about the promotion — excited but also anxious about the extra hours.”
What part of speech is “ambivalent”?
“Ambivalent” is an adjective.
Where does the word “ambivalent” come from?
The word “ambivalent” comes from Latin. A back-formation from "ambivalence", from German Ambivalenz, built from Latin ambi- ("both ways") plus valere ("to be strong").
