Ambivalence - contradictory feelings about something or someone. Yes or No.

PRONOUNCE AMBIVALENCE

(Pronounced am-bi-vuh-lense)

REMEMBER MEANING OF AMBIVALENCE

To remember the definition of the word ambivalence, use the following mnemonic:

The ambulance (ambivalence) went by trying a new siren. "Yes No Yes No Yes No." The people were unsure whether to like it or not.  

Examples of ambivalence in a sentence

Despite appearances, I feel totally ambivalent about the whole situation.

He felt an ambivalence towards the inmates.

I am ambivalent as to whether or not I want to take the medicine because of the drug’s known side effects.