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Ambivalent

Definition:

(adjective) Having mixed feelings or contradictory attitudes towards something or someone

Senses:

1. Sense 1:

   Experiencing uncertainty or indecisiveness.

   Example Sentence: I feel ambivalent about which movie to watch tonight.

2. Sense 2:

   Simultaneously holding positive and negative emotions or opinions.

   Example Sentence: She has ambivalent feelings towards her new job; it has its perks but also comes with high stress.

Usage:

Commonly used in psychology, relationship dynamics, and decision-making.

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