Synonyms for ambivalent


Grammar : Adj
Spell : am-biv-uh-luh nt
Phonetic Transcription : æmˈbɪv ə lənt

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Définition of ambivalent

Origin :
  • 1916, originally a term in psychology; back-formation from ambivalence. In general use by 1929.
  • adj conflicting
Example sentences :
  • Let us recall that in our earlier discussion we took note of the ambivalent character of love.
  • Extract from : « Herein is Love » by Reuel L. Howe
  • Thus we find again that taboo has grown out of the soil of an ambivalent emotional attitude.
  • Extract from : « Totem and Taboo » by Sigmund Freud
  • With the decline of this ambivalence the taboo, as the compromise symptom of the ambivalent conflict, also slowly disappeared.
  • Extract from : « Totem and Taboo » by Sigmund Freud
  • Let us suppose the subject has ambivalent feelings toward his father.
  • Extract from : « A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis » by Melvin Powers

Antonyms for ambivalent

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