internal conflict

Noun

Meaning

(literary theory) A psychological conflict that is internal to a character.

(by extension) Mental struggle arising from competing feelings, desires, impulses, etc.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

civil war schism

Antonyms

external conflict

Examples

The best characters to play are the ones who have deep internal conflict. George Blagden

The principle of territorial integrity is not sufficient justification to perpetuate situations of internal conflict that may erupt in civil war and threaten regional and international peace and security. Alfred de Zayas

Basically, every character I've ever played, I've based entirely on internal conflict. And I love doing that, because I think it's very human. James McAvoy

I couldn't have come up with a better metaphor for my life and my internal conflict. It amazes me how quickly we can manifest our fears; not only had I created my 'I'm never satisfied, I'll drive her away' nightmare. Kenny Loggins

Close letter words and terms

internal company policies internal company policy internal condom internal constancy internal control internal conversion