Ambivalence

Pronunciation: /æmˈbɪvələns/

Ambivalence (noun)

  1. A state of having two different feelings about the same person or thing, so you are not sure what you really want.
  2. 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.