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ambivalent

/æmˈbɪvələnt/
am · biv · a · lent æm · ˈbɪv · ə · lənt
English Definition
adj. having mixed feelings
中文释义
矛盾的,摇摆的
Significado en Español
ambivalente
한국어 뜻
양가적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
mâu thuẫn, lưỡng lự
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Example Sentence

She felt ambivalent about the job offer.

她对工作机会有矛盾心情。

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ambi(two)+valent(value)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

In the sentence “She felt ambivalent about the decision to move to a new city, torn between excitement and fear of the unknown,” which word is closest in meaning to ambivalent?

  1. A certain
  2. B undecided
  3. C enthusiastic
  4. D clear
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B — undecided. “ambivalent” means adj. having mixed feelings

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She felt ______ about the move, excited yet also a little sad.

  1. A certain
  2. B decided
  3. C confident
  4. D ambivalent
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D — ambivalent. “ambivalent” means adj. having mixed feelings

Common questions about “ambivalent”

What does “ambivalent” mean?

ambivalent — adj. having mixed feelings. In Chinese: 矛盾的,摇摆的.

How do you pronounce “ambivalent”?

ambivalent is pronounced /æmˈbɪvələnt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: am · biv · a · lent.

How do you use “ambivalent” in a sentence?

She felt ambivalent about the job offer. (她对工作机会有矛盾心情。)

What are synonyms for “ambivalent”?

uncertain, conflicted — all close in meaning to ambivalent (adj. having mixed feelings).

Is “ambivalent” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. ambivalent appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “ambivalent”?

ambi(two)+valent(value)

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