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Ambivalenz
2 English words descend from German
Ambivalenz
, most common first.
ambivalent
Simultaneously experiencing or expressing opposing or contradictory feelings, beliefs, motivations, or meanings.
ambivalence
The coexistence of opposing attitudes or feelings (such as love and hate) towards a person, object or idea.