What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
ambivalent
Example
She felt ambivalent about accepting the job offer because it required her to move to a new city. [ambivalent: adjective]
Example
He was ambivalent about which college to attend since he liked both options equally. [ambivalent: adjective]
conflicted
Example
She was conflicted about whether to tell her friend the truth or keep the secret. [conflicted: adjective]
Example
He felt conflicted about quitting his job because he enjoyed the work but disliked his boss. [conflicted: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Ambivalent is more commonly used than conflicted in everyday language, and it covers a wider range of contexts. Conflicted is more commonly used in psychology or therapy contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between ambivalent and conflicted?
Both ambivalent and conflicted can be used in formal and informal contexts, but conflicted is more commonly used in professional or academic settings.
