Definitions
- Describing a situation where someone has mixed feelings or contradictory attitudes towards something. - Referring to a person who is uncertain or indecisive about a particular issue or decision. - Talking about a state of mind where someone feels both positive and negative emotions towards something at the same time.
- Describing a situation where someone is torn between two opposing choices or decisions. - Referring to a person who is experiencing inner turmoil or emotional distress due to a difficult decision or situation. - Talking about a state of mind where someone feels both positive and negative emotions towards something, but they are in direct conflict with each other.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a state of mind where someone has mixed or opposing feelings.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a person's emotional state.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a situation where someone is struggling with a decision or choice.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Ambivalent refers to having mixed feelings or contradictory attitudes, while conflicted refers to being torn between two opposing choices or decisions.
- 2Intensity: Conflicted implies a higher level of emotional distress or turmoil than ambivalent.
- 3Cause: Ambivalent can be caused by a lack of information or clarity, while conflicted is usually caused by two opposing values or desires.
- 4Resolution: Ambivalent can be resolved by gaining more information or clarity, while conflicted requires making a difficult decision or choosing between two opposing values.
- 5Usage: Ambivalent is more commonly used in everyday language, while conflicted is more commonly used in psychology or therapy contexts.
Remember this!
Ambivalent and conflicted both describe a state of mind where someone has mixed or opposing feelings. However, ambivalent refers to having contradictory attitudes or uncertainty, while conflicted refers to being torn between two opposing choices or decisions. Additionally, conflicted implies a higher level of emotional distress or turmoil than ambivalent.
