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Definition of ambivalence noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

ambivalence

noun
 
/æmˈbɪvələns/
 
/æmˈbɪvələns/
[uncountable, singular]
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  1. ambivalence (about/towards somebody/something) the fact of having or showing both positive and negative feelings about somebody/something
    • Many people feel some ambivalence towards social media and its effect on our lives.
    • The film captures the common feeling of ambivalence about growing up and leaving home.
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