Vocabulary Entry

ambivalency

|noun

noun

The coexistence of opposing attitudes or feelings, such as love and hate, towards a person, object, or idea.

Example Sentences

"Her ambivalency towards her job made it difficult for her to decide whether to leave."

"The ambivalency of public opinion on the issue led to a divided response from lawmakers."

"He felt a sense of ambivalency regarding his friends, torn between loyalty and resentment."