What is another word for ambivalently?
Pronunciation:
[ ambˈɪvələntli], [ ambˈɪvələntli], [ a_m_b_ˈɪ_v_ə_l_ə_n_t_l_i]
Synonyms for Ambivalently:
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adv.
• equivocally • irresolutely- Changeably ,
- Infirmly ,
- Shrinkingly ,
- capriciously ,
- double-mindedly ,
- erratically ,
- halfheartedly ,
- hesitantly ,
- impulsively ,
- inconsistently ,
- indecisively ,
- insipidly ,
- irresolutely ,
- shiftily ,
- shyly ,
- spinelessly ,
- tentatively ,
- uncertainly ,
- unsurely ,
- unwillingly ,
- weakly .
Other relevant words:
- acutely ,
- artfully ,
- aslope ,
- astutely ,
- at random ,
- athwart ,
- bashfully ,
- contrariwise ,
- cunningly ,
- deceivingly ,
- decrepit ,
- diagonal ,
- every which way ,
- falteringly ,
- feeble ,
- foxily ,
- freakishly ,
- haphazard ,
- heedlessly ,
- hesitatingly ,
- impetuously ,
- incautiously ,
- indiscriminately ,
- infirm ,
- knavishly ,
- misleadingly ,
- mistily ,
- on an irregular basis ,
- on the contrary ,
- periodically ,
- perversely ,
- polemically ,
- raffishly ,
- rakishly ,
- rickety ,
- sagaciously ,
- sapiently ,
- sapless ,
- sidelong ,
- sideways ,
- slanted ,
- slanting ,
- sloped ,
- sloping ,
- slyly ,
- surreptitiously ,
- to the contrary ,
- unpredictably ,
- unsteadily ,
- weak ,
- willy-nilly .
- Waveringly ,
- ambivalent ,
- aslant ,
- confusedly ,
- contradictorily ,
- contrarily ,
- craftily ,
- deceptively ,
- deviously ,
- diagonally ,
- discrepantly ,
- doubtfully ,
- dubiously ,
- elusively ,
- evasively ,
- inconclusively ,
- indeterminately ,
- indirectly ,
- obliquely ,
- openly ,
- shrewdly ,
- sneakily ,
- timidly ,
- trickily ,
- unclearly ,
- undecidedly .
How to use "Ambivalently" in context?
Ambivalently describes someone or something who feels both positive and negative emotions at the same time. For example, a person who ambivalently loves their family might feel simultaneous love and resentfulness. A musician might ambivalently appreciate critical feedback but also crave the approval of fans. An organization might ambivalently promote peace but also protect its own interests. Ambivalence is an important aspect of human experience, because it allows us to explore both our positive and negative feelings.
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