ambivalence, ambivalency 1. Behavior resulting from two incompatible motivations, often taking the form of a mixture of the two motivational tendencies. 2. The presence of two opposing ideas, attitudes, or emotions at the same time. 3. A feeling of uncertainty about something due to a mental conflict. Oh, Honeycup! How could my baby get so dirty!? ... Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2262/