ambivalence

One entry found for ambivalence.

Main Entry: am·biv·a·lence
Pronunciation: am-biv--ln(t)s
Function: noun
: simultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action <ambivalence which is expressed in behavior by alternating obedience and rebellion -- G. S. Blum>
- am·biv·a·lent /-lnt/ adjective
- am·biv·a·lent·ly adverb