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• ambivalence

  Meaning

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

  • 2. The coexistence of opposing attitudes or feelings toward a person, object, or idea

  Examples

  • 1. Batman felt a sense of ambivalence towards Catwoman, torn between love and the law.

  • 2. Despite his robotic programming, Vision exhibits ambivalence, balancing human emotions with logic.

  • 3. Shinchan often causes ambivalence in his parents; they are frustrated by his mischief but charmed by his innocence.

  • 4. Doraemon experiences ambivalence when helping Nobita; he wants to aid his friend but fears encouraging his dependence on gadgets.