conflicted
Say it: kun-FLIK-tid /kənˈflɪktɪd/ · adjective
What “conflicted” means
Pulled between feelings or loyalties that clash.
More precisely: Torn between opposing feelings or loyalties.
Example: “She felt conflicted about leaving a team she'd helped build.”
When to use it
When competing feelings or loyalties make a decision painful. Common when talking about relationships, responsibilities or difficult choices.
Similar words
torn, ambivalent, divided
Quick check
Your friend asks you to hide their cheating, but you want to be honest with the teacher. You feel…
indecisive or conflicted?
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conflicted
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