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Feeling torn between opposing emotions or ideas.
Examples
During the debate, the candidate appeared conflicted, unsure which policy to support.
She felt conflicted about accepting the promotion.
He was conflicted when his best friend asked for a loan he couldn't afford.
The teenager looked conflicted, torn between staying home and going to the party.
He sounded conflicted on the phone, wavering between excitement and fear.
Similar words
unsure
ambivalent
undecided
torn
uncertain
mixed
Meanings
Examples
She felt conflicted about accepting the promotion.
He was conflicted when his best friend asked for a loan he couldn't afford.
The teenager looked conflicted, torn between staying home and going to the party.
During the debate, the candidate appeared conflicted, unsure which policy to support.
My mom seemed conflicted after hearing both sides of the family argument.
Even after the apology, she remained conflicted, not fully trusting him again.
He sounded conflicted on the phone, wavering between excitement and fear.
Similar words
unsure
undecided
ambivalent
mixed
torn
uncertain
Etymology
Derived from the verb conflict (simple past tense and past participle).
FAQ
What does conflicted mean?
It means feeling torn between opposing emotions or ideas.
How is conflicted used as an adjective?
It describes a person who is feeling or showing opposing emotions or thoughts, often in an informal psychological context.
What are synonyms for conflicted?
Synonyms include unsure, undecided, ambivalent, mixed, torn, uncertain.
What is the comparative form of conflicted?
The comparative is more conflicted.
Where does the word conflicted come from?
It is derived from the verb conflict, which is the simple past tense and past participle form.
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