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conflicted

 

[ kษ™nหˆflษชktษชd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Feeling confused or indecisive, torn between different options or beliefs.

Synonyms

ambivalent, doubtful, hesitant, torn, uncertain

Examples of usage

  • I am conflicted about whether to accept the job offer or continue with my studies.
  • She was conflicted about whether to tell the truth or keep the secret.
  • He felt conflicted about attending the party or staying home to work.
  • The decision left her conflicted between her heart and her mind.
  • I am conflicted about whether to stay in this relationship or end it.
Context #2 | Verb

action

To be in a state of emotional or mental conflict.

Synonyms

clash, contradict, contravene, disagree, oppose

Examples of usage

  • She conflicted about whether to forgive him or hold a grudge.
  • Their opinions conflicted on the best course of action.
  • His desires conflicted with his responsibilities.
  • The two principles conflicted with each other.
  • The new evidence conflicted with the previous conclusions.

Translations

Translations of the word "conflicted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น conflitado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค˜เคฐเฅเคทเคฐเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช konfliktgeladen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ konflik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฝั„ะปั–ะบั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skonfliktowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‘›่—คใ™ใ‚‹ (kattล suru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท conflit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conflicto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงatฤฑลŸma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐˆ๋“ฑํ•˜๋Š” (galdeunghaneun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุถุงุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ v rozporu

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ v konflikte

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Ÿ›็›พ (mรกodรนn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ v konfliktu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รญ รกtรถkum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐา›ั‚ั‹า“ั‹ัา›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒคแƒšแƒ˜แƒฅแƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ziddiyyษ™tli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conflicto

Etymology

The word 'conflicted' originated from the Latin word 'conflictus', which means 'a striking together'. Over time, it evolved to represent the inner struggle or clash of ideas within a person. The term gained popularity in the 20th century as psychology started to focus on the complexity of human emotions and decisions. Today, 'conflicted' is commonly used to describe the inner turmoil or conflicting feelings that individuals experience in various situations.

See also: conflict, conflicting, conflictingly, conflicts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,365, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.