Is conflicted a correct word

Answer 1

"Yes, it exists if that's what your asking. Google it if you want."

-- first answer to this question

The fact that the above contributor doesn't know (or care) about the difference between "your" and "you're" tells you all you need to know about whether to accept his opinion on word usage.

"Conflicted" is widely used but should not be. Think about it. "Conflict" is a noun. You can experience conflict or try to add more conflict to a story you're writing. But if you are "conflicted," who or what is doing the conflicting? "Love" and "loved" might seem similar, but the difference is that when someone is loved, there is someone who loves them. You can't "conflict" someone.

"Ambivalent" is a real word that captures the mixed feelings that people who use "conflicted" are trying to indicate.