Used in a Sentence

ambivalence

How to use ambivalence in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for ambivalence.

Editorial note

An always interesting facet to these types of stories is the ambivalence I feel for the people involved.

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Quick take

mixed feelings or emotions

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of ambivalence gathered in one view.

noun

mixed feelings or emotions

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for ambivalence.

noun

mixed feelings or emotions

Example sentences

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An always interesting facet to these types of stories is the ambivalence I feel for the people involved.

2

As a developer, I have to admit that I feel a lot of ambivalence about this emerging discipline.

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Not trying to add or subtract weight from the original text; ambivalence reigns supreme regarding internet nosql battles.

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Slightly off topic, the standard for rating systems seems to be 5 stars, but I prefer 4 star systems because they force you to make a +/- choice with no cop out ambivalence choice.

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Many assumed that the NSA was doing this, but not so obvious until this incident was the depth of ambivalence Americans have toward their rights.

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There's a kind of bittersweet ambivalence in knowing that the industry leader is there because they're a clever company doing it right, but still wishing that someone else was there to challenge them.

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They know that the people around them are either other customers or employees, and treat them with ambivalence because there are no consequences or accountability.

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So much propaganda mileage was squeezed from him that I am sure there is some ambivalence as to whether he's more valuable dead as some bullshit "vindication" vs. alive as a perpetual bogeyman.

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' Materialistic society, ambivalence about foreign affairs, widespread corruption, distrust of foreigners.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use ambivalence in a sentence?

An always interesting facet to these types of stories is the ambivalence I feel for the people involved.

What does ambivalence mean?

mixed feelings or emotions

What part of speech is ambivalence?

ambivalence is commonly used as noun.