ambivalence

IPA: æmbˈɪvʌɫʌns

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

Examples of "ambivalence" in Sentences

"A certain degree of ambivalence is a sign of maturity," he says.
Just for the sake of clarity, my ambivalence is about going from 2 to 3.
One of the most widely studied aspects of ambivalence is how it affects thinking.
But in "The Monster Within," Barbara Almond tells us that such maternal ambivalence is common in every culture.
London was both fascinated and repulsed by what he saw in New York City and his ambivalence is apparent throughout the essay.
Almond calms the reader, suggesting that we can only do our best and trust that our ambivalence is more than compensated for by our devotion and love.
Many Americans these days are buying their first gold shares — but with a certain ambivalence, all too aware that the metal 's price can move suddenly.
After a few years embroiled in ambivalence, empathy, concern and more, the changes medication, consoling and more, can have on this person “at times” seemingly leaves them like an empty vessel where life, as we know it, has just been sucked out of them, and yes, they are indeed slower.