Reflective · a word on the feelings wheel
Feeling conflicted
Feeling torn between opposing thoughts or feelings.
What feeling conflicted is like
Feeling conflicted means part of you wants one thing and part of you wants another. It's common with big decisions, or when you love someone and are also angry with them.
Conflicted or confused?
Conflicted is having two clear feelings that pull against each other. Confused is struggling to make sense of things at all. Read more about feeling confused.
Finding conflicted on the feelings wheel
On the Feeling Wheel, conflicted sits in the Reflective group. Start in the middle of the wheel with reflective, then move outwards to conflicted. If it's close but not quite right, the other reflective words below may fit better. It's also normal to feel more than one thing at once.
Other words in the Reflective group
Reflective words cover the feelings that come with thinking things over, from curiosity to mixed feelings and resolve.
- Intrigued Feeling captivated and wanting to know more
- Contemplative Quietly reflecting on thoughts or experiences
- Nostalgic Feeling a bittersweet longing for the past
- Determined Feeling focused resolve to achieve something
- Confused Feeling unable to think clearly
Name what you're feeling
Feeling Wheel puts all 118 of these words on one wheel. Tap the ones that fit, add a note if you like, and see your patterns over time. Free on iPhone and Android.