Ambivalence and Hesitation

Ambivalence

Ambivalence noun - Mixed feelings or emotions.
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Synonyms for Ambivalence

Hesitation and ambivalence are semantically related in equivocation topic. In some cases you can use "Hesitation" instead a noun "Ambivalence".

Hesitation

Hesitation noun - A state or an instance of temporary inaction because of uncertainty about the right course of action.

Ambivalence and hesitation are semantically related in reluctance topic. You can use "Ambivalence" instead a noun "Hesitation".

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initial initial ambivalence initial hesitation
moral moral ambivalence moral hesitation
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