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conflicted

American  
[kuhn-flik-tid] / kənˈflɪk tɪd /

adjective

  1. full of conflicting conflicting emotions or impulses.

    a situation that makes one feel very conflicted.

Etymology

Origin of conflicted

conflict + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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Big companies likewise are conflicted about how to proceed.

From The Wall Street Journal

I feel genuinely conflicted and would appreciate you poking holes in my reasoning.

From MarketWatch

“Due to current regulatory gaps, many financial professionals are free to offer biased or conflicted advice, putting commissions or other compensation above the investor’s best interests.”

From MarketWatch

California voters remain conflicted on the state’s regulation of the oil industry, according to an August survey by the Public Policy Institute of California.

From Los Angeles Times

As these plants became common, the EPA was conflicted on whether they are subject to the Prevention of Significant Deterioration program.

From The Wall Street Journal

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