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Ambivalent

A-MBIH-vuh-luhnt

/æˈmbɪvʌlʌnt/

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ambivalent

Dictionary meaning

Uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow.

Examples

  • Was ambivalent about having children.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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