ambivalent
|am-bi-va-lent|
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/æmˈbɪvələnt/
mixed feelings
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ambivalent' originates from German, specifically the word 'Ambivalenz', where 'ambi-' meant 'both' and 'valent' meant 'strength'.
Historical Evolution
'Ambivalenz' transformed into the English word 'ambivalent' in the early 20th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having both strengths', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having mixed feelings'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
She felt ambivalent about her new job.
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