conflicted

[kuhn-flik-tid]

adjective

1. full of conflicting conflicting emotions or impulses.

   a situation that makes one feel very conflicted.

Word History and Origins

Origin of conflicted¹

conflict + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Kennedy has accused the pediatricians’ group as being “gravely conflicted” and dependent on money from pharmaceutical companies.

From Los Angeles Times

He was haunting as the conflicted foodie/serial killer in psychological thriller “The Patient,” where he co-starred, ironically, with Steve Carell.

From Los Angeles Times

For much of the match, it felt like a virtually-capacity 25,000 crowd were slightly conflicted in their support of two hugely popular players.

From BBC

The courts found in 2015 that fast-tracking conflicted with one of the UK's basic legal principles: the opportunity to fairly put your case before a court rules against you.

From BBC

Scream when another’s conflicted hero made a fateful romantic choice?

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• differ 
• disagree 
• disturb 
• vary