Ambitendent

/ˌæmbɪtɛnˈdɛnt/ adjective

Tending or inclining in two opposite directions at once; experiencing or showing conflicting tendencies simultaneously.

From Latin 'ambi-' (both) + 'tendent' (present participle of 'tendere', to stretch toward). A descriptive term for internal conflict or ambivalence.

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