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ambivalent in German

ambivalent in German is ambivalent, zwiespältig, doppelwertig — ambivalent means having mixed or contradictory feelings about someone or something.

ambivalent in German

ambivalent
adj
Simultaneously experiencing or expressing opposing or contradictory feelings, beliefs, motivations, or meanings.
zwiespältig
adj
Simultaneously experiencing or expressing opposing or contradictory feelings, beliefs, motivations, or meanings.
doppelwertig
adj
Simultaneously experiencing or expressing opposing or contradictory feelings, beliefs, motivations, or meanings.

What does "ambivalent" mean?

  1. adj Having mixed or contradictory feelings about someone or something.
    "He felt ambivalent about the promotion — excited but also anxious about the extra hours."
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ambivalent in a sentence

  • He felt ambivalent about the promotion — excited but also anxious about the extra hours.
  • She's ambivalent about moving abroad; part of her wants to go, part doesn't.

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What is "ambivalent" in German?

"ambivalent" in German is ambivalent, zwiespältig, doppelwertig. ambivalent means: Having mixed or contradictory feelings about someone or something.

How do you use "ambivalent" in a sentence?

Example: "He felt ambivalent about the promotion — excited but also anxious about the extra hours." In German, "ambivalent" is ambivalent, zwiespältig, doppelwertig.

Are there other ways to say "ambivalent" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "ambivalent": ambivalent, zwiespältig, doppelwertig.

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