ambivalence
Translation
ambivalence
Examples
He felt a sense of ambivalence towards his new job.
He felt a sense of ambivalence towards his new job.
Grammar Patterns
ambivalence ((about/towards sth./sb.)) the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone He felt ambivalence towards the proposal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: uncertainty, doubt, indecision; Antonyms: certainty, decisiveness
Etymology
From 'ambi-' (both sides) + Latin 'valentia' (strength). Literally 'strength on both sides'.
Memory Tips
'Ambi' means 'both' (like ambidextrous). Imagine being pulled with equal 'valence' (strength) in two opposite directions.