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conflicted

con·flict·ed
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh n-flik-tid]
    • /kənˈflɪk tɪd/
    • /kənˈflɪk.tɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-flik-tid]
    • /kənˈflɪk tɪd/

Definitions of conflicted word

  • adjective conflicted unable to decide between opposing feelings or views 3
  • adjective conflicted in a state or condition of emotional conflict 3
  • adjective conflicted full of conflicting emotions or impulses: a situation that makes one feel very conflicted. 1
  • verb without object conflicted to come into collision or disagreement; be contradictory, at variance, or in opposition; clash: The account of one eyewitness conflicted with that of the other. My class conflicts with my going to the concert. 1
  • verb without object conflicted to fight or contend; do battle. 1
  • noun conflicted a fight, battle, or struggle, especially a prolonged struggle; strife. 1

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Parts of speech for Conflicted

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conflicted popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for conflicted

noun conflicted

  • battled — Simple past tense and past participle of battle.
  • fought — simple past tense and past participle of fight.
  • warred — a conflict carried on by force of arms, as between nations or between parties within a nation; warfare, as by land, sea, or air.
  • struggled — to contend with an adversary or opposing force.
  • clashed — Simple past tense and past participle of clash.

verb conflicted

  • disagreed — to fail to agree; differ: The conclusions disagree with the facts. The theories disagree in their basic premises.
  • opposed — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
  • differed — to be unlike, dissimilar, or distinct in nature or qualities (often followed by from): The two writers differ greatly in their perceptions of the world. Each writer's style differs from that of another.
  • diverged — to move, lie, or extend in different directions from a common point; branch off.
  • disturbed — marked by symptoms of mental illness: a disturbed personality.

Antonyms for conflicted

noun conflicted

  • calmed — Simple past tense and past participle of calm.
  • accorded — to be in agreement or harmony; agree.

verb conflicted

  • concurred — to accord in opinion; agree: Do you concur with his statement?
  • agreed — If people are agreed on something, they have reached a joint decision on it or have the same opinion about it.
  • consented — to permit, approve, or agree; comply or yield (often followed by to or an infinitive): He consented to the proposal. We asked her permission, and she consented.
  • aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
  • assisted — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.

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