1. the state of having mixed or contradictory feelings, thoughts, or attitudes toward something or someone at the same time
Usage: often used in psychology and everyday contexts; closely related to ambivalence but less commonly used

Examples

• She felt ambivalency about accepting the job offer—excited about the opportunity but worried about leaving her friends.
• His ambivalency toward the new policy reflected both its benefits and drawbacks.
• The patient's ambivalency about treatment made it difficult for the therapist to proceed.
• Many voters experience ambivalency when choosing between two similar candidates.
• Her ambivalency about moving abroad kept her from making a final decision for months.