show ambivalence

Frequency: 7.51.5 per million words

To reveal conflicting feelings through actions or words.

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  • His hesitation to commit showed a deep ambivalence about their future together.
  • The government's statements show considerable ambivalence towards the new policy.
  • She couldn't help but show her ambivalence when offered the promotion, as it meant relocating.
  • The critic's review shows ambivalence, praising the film's visuals while condemning its plot.
  • By constantly changing his mind, he was showing ambivalence about which university to attend.
  • Public opinion polls often show ambivalence regarding the rapid development of artificial intelligence.
  • The jury's prolonged deliberation might show ambivalence over the defendant's guilt.
  • Historical documents show the queen's ambivalence toward her advisors.
  • The patient's behavior shows a classic ambivalence, wanting connection but fearing intimacy.
  • If the new leader shows ambivalence on key issues, he will lose public support.