Ambivalence
Pronunciation: /æmˈbɪvələns/
Ambivalence (noun)
- A state of having two different feelings about the same person or thing, so you are not sure what you really want.
- A situation where someone shows unclear or changing attitudes because they feel both support and doubt at the same time.
Examples
- She showed ambivalence about moving, smiling and sighing at the same time.
- He felt ambivalence when he had to choose between two good options.