Conflictedly: meaning, definitions and examples
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conflictedly
[ kənˈflɪktədli ]
emotional state
Conflictedly refers to a state of experiencing conflicting feelings or thoughts. It describes a situation where a person feels torn between two or more opposing emotions, making it difficult to resolve their internal struggle.
Synonyms
ambivalently, in conflict, torn
Examples of usage
- She felt conflictedly about accepting the job offer.
- He acted conflictedly when asked to choose sides.
- They argued conflictedly over the best approach to the issue.
Translations
Translations of the word "conflictedly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 de forma conflitante
🇮🇳 संघर्षपूर्ण तरीके से
🇩🇪 konfliktär
🇮🇩 secara bertentangan
🇺🇦 конфліктно
🇵🇱 w konfliktowy sposób
🇯🇵 対立して
🇫🇷 de manière conflictuelle
🇪🇸 de manera conflictiva
🇹🇷 çelişkili bir şekilde
🇰🇷 갈등적으로
🇸🇦 بشكل متعارض
🇨🇿 konfliktně
🇸🇰 konfliktne
🇨🇳 冲突地
🇸🇮 konfliktno
🇮🇸 ádeilur
🇰🇿 қақтығысты түрде
🇬🇪 კონფლიქტურად
🇦🇿 münaqişəli şəkildə
🇲🇽 de manera conflictiva
Etymology
The word 'conflictedly' is derived from the verb 'conflict', which comes from the Latin word 'conflictus', meaning 'struck together'. The prefix 'con-' means 'together', while 'fligere' means 'to strike'. The adverbial form '-ly' was added to create 'conflictedly', signifying the manner in which someone experiences conflict. Historically, the term has evolved to encompass both internal and external clashes, reflecting the complexity of human emotions. As individuals navigate social interactions and personal dilemmas, the term 'conflictedly' captures the duality of feelings that can arise in situations that evoke uncertainty or distress.