International Journal of Literature and Language Studies
Vol. 5 No. 6 (2026): International Journal of Literature and Language Studies

LINGUISTIC NATURE AND THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF THE CATEGORY OF AMBIVALENCE

Pardayeva Dilora Ilyos qizi (Doctoral Researcher, Department of English Linguistics Navoiy State University)



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Publish Date
09 Jun 2026

Abstract

Abstract: This article examines the linguistic nature of the category of ambivalence, its semantic-pragmatic characteristics, and its theoretical interpretations in contemporary linguistics. Ambivalence is explored as a complex phenomenon that reflects the simultaneous manifestation of contradictory semantic, emotional, and evaluative attitudes within human cognition and communicative activity. The study provides a scientific analysis of the mechanisms through which ambivalence is realized in linguistic units, with particular emphasis on its functional potential in literary texts and discourse. Furthermore, the category is investigated in relation to modality, expressiveness, evaluation, and pragmatic layers of meaning. The article analyzes the theoretical contributions of structural-semantic, pragmalinguistic, and discourse-oriented approaches to understanding the linguistic essence of ambivalence and substantiates its significance as one of the important conceptual categories in modern linguistic research.

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ijlls

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Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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The mission of the International Journal of Literature and Language Studies (IJLLS) is to provide readers with the development of language studies in linguistics and literature. In addition to manuscripts that center on the study, we welcome manuscripts on a wide range of topics relating to the ...