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Ambivalent vs. Undecided — What's the Difference?

Ambivalent vs. Undecided — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Ambivalent and Undecided

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Ambivalent

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone
An ambivalent attitude to Europe
Some loved her, some hated her, few were ambivalent about her

Undecided

"Undecided" is a popular song written by Sid Robin and Charlie Shavers and published in 1938.

Ambivalent

Exhibiting or feeling ambivalence.

Undecided

Not yet determined or settled; open
Our position on this bill is still undecided.

Ambivalent

Simultaneously experiencing or expressing opposing or contradictory feelings, beliefs, or motivations.
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Undecided

Not having reached a decision; uncommitted
Undecided voters.

Ambivalent

Alternately having one opinion or feeling, and then the opposite.
His feelings toward his parents are ambivalent.

Undecided

One, such as a voter, that has not yet reached a decision
"Will this joint interview make up minds among the vast throng of undecideds?" (William Safire).

Ambivalent

Undecided as to whether or not to take a proposed course of action; having feelings both for and against the proposed action.

Undecided

Open and not yet settled or determined.
The question of man's destiny is still undecided.

Ambivalent

Characterized by a mixture of opposite feelings or attitudes;
She felt ambivalent about his proposal
An ambivalent position on rent control

Undecided

Uncommitted, not having reached a decision.
The result of the election is in doubt because of a large number of undecided voters.

Ambivalent

Uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow;
Was ambivalent about having children

Undecided

A voter etc. who has not yet come to a decision.

Undecided

Simple past tense and past participle of undecide

Undecided

Not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought;
An open question
Our position on this bill is still undecided
Our lawsuit is still undetermined

Undecided

Characterized by indecision;
Some who had been on the fence came out in favor of the plan
Too many voters still declare they are undecided

Undecided

Not yet having made a commitment;
Undecided voters

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