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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