conflicted

word · lemma: conflict

Definition

Feeling uncertain or having opposing emotions about something; unable to decide because of mixed feelings.

Usage & Nuances

Usually describes emotional or moral uncertainty. Common with 'feel', 'be', and 'about' (e.g., 'I feel conflicted about my decision'). Use mainly for people, not situations. Often formal or neutral, not slang.

Spanish: confundido - en conflicto (emocional)Portuguese (BR): dividido - em conflito (interno)Portuguese (PT): dividido - em conflito (interno)Chinese (Simplified): 矛盾的 - 犹豫不决的 Chinese (Traditional): 矛盾的 - 猶豫不決的 Hindi: द्वंद्व में - उलझन में Arabic: متضارب المشاعر - حائر Bengali: দ্বিধাগ্রস্ত - দ্বন্দ্বযুক্ত Russian: раздираемый противоречиями - испытывающий внутренний конфликт Japanese: 葛藤している - 迷っている Vietnamese: băn khoăn - mâu thuẫn (cảm xúc)Korean: 갈등하는 - 혼란스러운 Turkish: ikilemde kalan - çelişkili hisseden Urdu: پریشان - متذبذب Indonesian: bingung (perasaan) - bimbang

Example Sentences

She felt conflicted about moving to a new city.

basic

I am conflicted because I like both job offers.

basic

My heart feels conflicted even though my mind is made up.

natural

He looks conflicted whenever he talks about his family.

basic

I’m really conflicted about whether to stay close to home or go abroad.

natural

You seem a bit conflicted—do you want to talk about it?

natural