Meaning
「I'm conflicted about」は英語で自分の中で意見や感情が対立している状態を表現するフレーズです。何かについて決めかねている、心が揺れ動いているときに使われます。
例えば、新しい仕事のオファーがあっても、現職に愛着がある場合、「I'm conflicted about this new job opportunity.」と言うことで、心の中で新しいチャンスを取りたい気持ちと、今の仕事を続けたい気持ちが対立していることを示します。
この表現は、日常生活の様々なシーンで使われることが多く、自分の感情や考えが複雑で、一つに決められない状況を説明するのに便利です。誰かに自分の心の状態を伝えたいときに、「I'm conflicted about」を使うと、自分の中での葛藤を明確に伝えることができます。
要点としては、「I'm conflicted about」は決断が難しいときや、心の中で異なる感情がぶつかり合っているときに使われる表現です。
Today's Sentences
- I’m conflicted about this job.
- I’m conflicted about fixing this car.
- I’m conflicted about this relationship.
- I’m conflicted about painting this wall.
- I’m conflicted about having more kids.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m conflicted about this job.
Situation 1
How is everything going?
All is good except I’m conflicted about this job.
Why?
I love the people I work with but this new job offer is a great opportunity.
Situation 2
I’m conflicted about this job.
What’s the problem?
On one hand, I want to quit but on the other hand, I need the money.
Well, realistically it doesn’t sound like a good idea to quit.
Maybe you could look for other jobs in the meantime.
その間に他の仕事を探してみるのもいいかもしれません
02
I’m conflicted about fixing this car.
Situation 1
Sorry, I’m late.
No need to apologize.
Is everything okay?
大丈夫ですか？
No, it’s a wreck.
I’m conflicted about fixing this car.
この車を修理するかどうか悩んでいます。
If it costs more to fix than I think you should use the money towards a new one.
Situation 2
You’re going to need some major repairs done this time around.
I’m conflicted about fixing this car.
I understand.
But it’s gonna cost you a few thousand dollars.
しかし、数千ドルかかります。
Is it worth it?
I think I might just buy a new car.
新しい車を買おうかと思っています。
03
I’m conflicted about this relationship.
Situation 1
So how are things with you lately?
Things are okay.
Although, I’m conflicted about this relationship.
ただ、この関係については悩んでいます。
Why?
Did something happen?
何か起こったのですか?
It’s not going anywhere.
I want to get married but it doesn’t seem like he wants to.
私は結婚したいですが、彼はその気がないようです。
Situation 2
I’m conflicted about this relationship.
Why, did I do something to make you angry?
No, you didn’t.
But I feel like we’re not on the same page.
しかし、私たちは同じ考えではないように感じます。
Look, I’m trying my best to accommodate your needs and mine.
04
I’m conflicted about painting this wall.
Situation 1
I feel like this room needs a change.
What’s wrong with this room?
It needs a kick.
I’m conflicted about painting this wall.
この壁を塗ることについて迷っています。
You do this every spring.
What color do you feel like painting it now?
今、何色で塗りたい気分ですか？
Situation 2
What’s with all the paint cans?
I’m conflicted about painting this wall.
Should it be this warm Toffee color?
Or this neutral Clay color.
この暖かい「Toffee」カラーにすべきでしょうか？
それとも、このニュートラルな「Clay」カラーにすべきでしょうか。
I think we should take a moment to think about this.
We’ve colored the walls twice already.
私たちはすでに壁を2回塗り直しました。
But I really want to change the wall color.
05
I’m conflicted about having more kids.
Situation 1
You have such a beautiful family.
Thank you.
But I’m conflicted about having more kids.
でも、子供をもっと持つことについては悩んでいます。
If you love kids, I think it’s worth a shot.
What scares me is how long it takes for kids to be independent.
Situation 2
I’m conflicted about having more kids.
There’s no rule that you have to have kids anyways.
You’re right.
I should just go with the flow?
流れに身を任せるべきでしょうか？
Of course.
Let life take its course and see where it takes you!
人生の流れに身を任せて、どこへ連れて行ってくれるのか見てみましょう！
Writer's Note
Being "conflicted" about something has the same meaning as being "torn up". Torn is a more commonly used expression "torn between two things" which means the person feels equally positive and negative toward the choice they are faced with.
Try to replace the word "conflicted" with "torn up". You will see that they're interchangeable without changing the meaning. Having a bank of words that you can use on hand makes you a better listener and better speaker.
Here are a few examples for more practice.
- I'm conflicted about my family. 👉 I'm torn up about my family.
- I'm conflicted about my weight gain. 👉 I'm torn up about my weight gain.
- I'm conflicted with my career change. 👉 I'm torn up about my career change.
- I'm conflicted with my divorce. 👉 I'm torn up about my divorce.
私はキャリアの変更について非常に迷っています。
Now let's explore 'torn between two things'.
- I'm torn between staying in this city or moving to a new one.
- I'm torn between staying in this marriage or getting a divorce.
- I'm torn between buying this black dress or this red one.
- I'm torn between ordering the baked salmon or the peppered steak.
