sound ambivalent

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To sound as if one has mixed or contradictory feelings when speaking.

ambivalentVERBS + ambivalent

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Examples (10)

  • When asked about the new policy, he sounded ambivalent, neither supporting nor opposing it.
  • Why do you always sound so ambivalent about our future plans?
  • If you sound ambivalent during the interview, they might not offer you the job.
  • Sounding ambivalent was not his intention, but his hesitation gave that impression.
  • She tried to be decisive, but she still sounded somewhat ambivalent about the move.
  • The manager's email was carefully worded, but his tone on the phone sounded ambivalent.
  • Despite her confident words, her wavering voice made her sound ambivalent about taking on the leadership role.
  • "I'm not sure," she said, sounding ambivalent. "There are pros and cons to both options."
  • He has sounded ambivalent about this project from the very beginning.
  • To sound ambivalent in such a critical meeting could be perceived as weakness.