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conflicted

American  
[kuhn-flik-tid] / kənˈflɪk tɪd /

adjective

  1. full of conflicting emotions or impulses.

    a situation that makes one feel very conflicted.

Etymology

Origin of conflicted

conflict + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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In a world of conflicted analysts, the most powerful edge is having no personal stake in the outcome.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

I feel genuinely conflicted and would appreciate you poking holes in my reasoning.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

California voters remain conflicted on the state’s regulation of the oil industry, according to an August survey by the Public Policy Institute of California.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

As these plants became common, the EPA was conflicted on whether they are subject to the Prevention of Significant Deterioration program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 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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