Definition of Ambivalence

1. Noun. Mixed feelings or emotions.

Exact synonyms: Ambivalency
Generic synonyms: Feeling
Specialized synonyms: Conflict
Derivative terms: Ambivalent

Definition of Ambivalence

1. Noun. The coexistence of opposing attitudes or feelings (such as love and hate) towards a person, object or idea. ¹

2. Noun. A state of uncertainty or indecisiveness. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ambivalence

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Ambivalence

1. The coexistence of antithetical attitudes or emotions toward a given person or thing, or idea, as in the simultaneous feeling and expression of love and hate toward the same person. Origin: ambi-+ L. Valentia, strength (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ambivalence

ambitionist
ambitionists
ambitionless
ambitionlessness
ambitions
ambitious
ambitiously
ambitiousness
ambitiousnesses
ambitransitive
ambitransitivity
ambits
ambitty
ambitus
ambituses
ambivalence (current term)
ambivalences
ambivalency
ambivalent
ambivalently
ambiversion
ambiversions
ambiversive
ambivert
ambiverts
amble
ambled
ambler
amblers
ambles

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