The difference between Ambivalent and Conflicted

When used as adjectives, ambivalent means simultaneously experiencing or expressing opposing or contradictory feelings, beliefs, or motivations, whereas conflicted means in a state of personal or emotional conflict.


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  1. Ambivalent as an adjective:

    Simultaneously experiencing or expressing opposing or contradictory feelings, beliefs, or motivations.

  2. Ambivalent as an adjective:

    Alternately having one opinion or feeling, and then the opposite.

    Examples:

    "He has an ambivalent relationship towards his parents."

  1. Conflicted as a verb:

  1. Conflicted as an adjective (North America, informal):

    In a state of personal or emotional conflict.

    Examples:

    "I felt conflicted about whether he liked me or not."

  2. Conflicted as an adjective:

    Possessing a conflict of interest.