Hana's ambivalence about the trip was understandable. She wanted to visit her parents' country of birth, but she was worried that it would be difficult for her family to get back into the country when they came home.

Question

Based on context clues in the excerpt, what is the most likely meaning of ambivalence?

certainty
indecisiveness
excitement
fear

Answer 1

Based on the context clues in the excerpt, the most likely meaning of "ambivalence" is indecisiveness. Hana has conflicting feelings about the trip, wanting to visit her parents' country but also worrying about the difficulties her family might face, which indicates a lack of clarity or certainty in her feelings about the situation.