internal conflicts
/ɪnˈtɜrnəl kənˈflɪkt/ · in.tern.al.con.flicts
noun
- A struggle or disagreement within an individual or a group, often resulting in emotional turmoil or divided loyalties. The politician's internal conflicts over her party's stance on the issue led to a public resignation.
- A state of mental or emotional turmoil, often characterized by conflicting desires, values, or goals. The artist's internal conflicts over her creative vision led to a period of self-doubt and uncertainty.
Synonyms
inner turmoilemotional strugglepersonal conflictinner conflictmental turmoilpsychological struggleinner struggleself-doubt
Antonyms
Did you know? The concept of internal conflicts has been explored in literature and psychology for centuries, with famous works such as Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' and Freud's 'The Ego and the Id' delving into the complexities of human inner struggles.