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ambivalence

noun/æmˈbɪvələns/

the coexistence of conflicting feelings or attitudes toward a person, object, or idea

She felt a lot of ambivalence about moving to a new city, excited but also scared.

uncertaintymixed feelingsindecision
word origin — The word 'ambivalence' comes from the Latin 'ambivalens,' which means 'to be in two minds' (from 'ambi-' meaning 'both' and 'valens,' meaning 'having power').