conflicted
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of conflicted
Example Sentences
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"I'm a little bit conflicted," he said after a long pause.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
We’re confused and conflicted because the game we thought we were playing turns out to be just as rigged against us as it is against everyone else.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
In a world of conflicted analysts, the most powerful edge is having no personal stake in the outcome.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
“Due to current regulatory gaps, many financial professionals are free to offer biased or conflicted advice, putting commissions or other compensation above the investor’s best interests.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026
He had become friends with several men on the row and was surprised by how conflicted he felt about leaving them, knowing what they would soon face.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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