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Ambivalence

/æˈmbɪvələns/
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(noun) The coexistence of opposing attitudes or feelings (such as love and hate) towards a person, object or idea.

She felt ambivalence towards her new job.
The ambivalence of the situation was confusing.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She felt a sense of ____ about her new job and its many demands.

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