internal conflict
definitions
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A state of mental struggle or disagreement between opposing thoughts, feelings, or desires within a single individual.en: A state of mental struggle or disagreement between opposing thoughts, feelings, or desires within a single individual.
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Disagreement or fighting between different factions, parties, or groups within a single organization, nation, or community.en: Disagreement or fighting between different factions, parties, or groups within a single organization, nation, or community.
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In literature or drama, a struggle that takes place within the mind of a character.en: In literature or drama, a struggle that takes place within the mind of a character.
examples
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She felt deep internal conflict about accepting the promotion.
She felt deep internal conflict about accepting the promotion.
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The political party was weakened by years of internal conflict.
The political party was weakened by years of internal conflict.
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The protagonist faces significant internal conflict regarding his loyalty.
The protagonist faces significant internal conflict regarding his loyalty.