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ambivalence

noun/ˌæmˈbɪvələns/

the coexistence of contradictory attitudes or feelings towards a person, object, or idea

She felt strong ambivalence about moving to a new city because she wanted adventure but also missed her friends.

uncertaintymixed feelingscontradiction
word origin — from Latin 'ambivalens', meaning 'to be in two minds'