Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.
The patient was ambivalent about undergoing surgery to correct his eyesight.

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Ambivalent means uncertain or having contradictory feelings. Someone who is ambivalent is struggling to make up their mind about something. In this example, the patient is not sure if he wants to undergo surgery.
Adamant means refusing to be persuaded to change your mind. If he were adamant about undergoing surgery, then he would absolutely want to do the surgery, and no one could talk him out of it.
Anxious and nervous are synonyms.

Select the Meaning of the Underlined Word in the Sentence