Ambivalence

September 2, 2026 Sonu 1 min read

Ambivalence

Noun
दुविधा, विरोधाभासी भाव
Definition

The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

Contextual Sentence: "Her ambivalence about the job offer made it difficult for her to accept or decline promptly."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of 'ambi' (both) + 'valence' (strength) as having two opposing strengths of feeling.
Synonyms
indecision contradiction uncertainty
Antonyms
certainty resolve decision