How to Pronounce "ambivalent"

word

æmˈbɪvəɫənt

am-BIV-uh-luhnt

æmbˈɪvələnt

am-BIV-uh-luhnt

Definition

Having mixed or opposing feelings about something or someone, often being uncertain about which choice or opinion to follow.

American English

æmˈbɪvəɫənt

British English

æmbˈɪvələnt

am-BIV-uh-luhnt

She feels ambivalent about moving to a new city.

I am ambivalent about eating dessert every night.

He has ambivalent feelings about his new job.

I'm pretty ambivalent about whether we should stay in or go out tonight.