ambivalent (verb)
A state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone. It describes being unable to choose between two opposing courses of action or sentiments because both have valid aspects.
"I feel ambivalent about the move; I'm excited for a new city but sad to leave my friends."
Think of 'Ambi' (like an ambulance that goes both ways on the road) and 'Valent' (like a Valentine's card). You are 'Amb...
The instructions were ambivalent. → The instructions were ambiguous.
I am ambivalent of the new boss. → I am ambivalent toward the new boss.
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