Meaning
‘Conflicted‘ means that you have a hard time deciding between options/balancing between conflicting advantages and disadvantages.
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.
02
I’m conflicted about fixing this car.
Situation 1
Sorry, I’m late.
No need to apologize.
Is everything okay?
No, it’s a wreck.
I’m conflicted about fixing this car.
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.
Is it worth it?
I think I might just buy a new car.
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.
Why?
Did something happen?
It’s not going anywhere.
I want to get married but it doesn’t seem like he wants to.
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.
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.
You do this every spring.
What color do you feel like painting it now?
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.
I think we should take a moment to think about this.
We’ve colored the walls twice already.
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.
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?
Of course.
Let life take its course and see where it takes you!
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.
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.
