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ambivalence Synonyms

Another word for ambivalence

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• noun (Context 1)

The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone; simultaneous attraction toward and repulsion from an object, person, or action.

Usage Example

"The voters expressed deep indecision about the proposed tax reform, welcoming the infrastructure funding while fearing higher living costs."

Strong
indecision
uncertainty
equivocation
vacillation
irresolution
wavering
hesitation
Weak
doubt

Opposites of ambivalence

The opposite of ambivalence shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

certainty
decisiveness
conviction
resolution
sureness
assurance
See all opposites of ambivalence

• Nearby Words

ambitious
ambitiously
ambitiousness
ambivalence
ambivalent
ambivalently
ambivert

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ambivalence. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ambivalence
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