Ambivalent
mediumam-BIV-uh-lunt
adjective
Definition
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something
Examples
“She felt ambivalent about moving to a new city.”
“His ambivalent attitude made it difficult to predict his decision.”
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GRE Tip
Ambivalent is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "conflicted" or "undecided" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "certain".
Related GRE Words
tentative
Not certain or fixed; provisional; hesitant or uncertain
indeterminate
Not exactly known, established, or defined; vague
contempt
The feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn
daunt
To make someone feel intimidated or apprehensive
apprehension
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen
elation
Great happiness and exhilaration
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