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ambivalence

Ambivalence (noun) means the coexistence of opposing attitudes or feelings (such as love and hate) towards a person, object or idea.

noun
1
The coexistence of opposing attitudes or feelings (such as love and hate) towards a person, object or idea.
2
A state of uncertainty or indecisiveness.
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Etymology

Borrowed from German Ambivalenz (“simultaneous conflicting feelings”), from Latin ambi- (“both”) and valentia (“strength”), from the verb valere (“to be strong”) (see valiant); spelled on the model of French-origin words ending in -ence. The German term was coined by Swiss psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler in 1910; by 1929, it had taken on a broader literary and general sense. Equivalent to ambi- + valence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of ambivalence?

"ambivalence" (noun) means the coexistence of opposing attitudes or feelings (such as love and hate) towards a person, object or idea.

What are the different meanings of ambivalence?

"ambivalence" has 2 main meanings: 1. The coexistence of opposing attitudes or feelings (such as love and hate) towards a person, object or idea; 2. A state of uncertainty or indecisiveness.

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