つつ(も) is used when one feels a certain way, yet acts in a way that is in contradiction.

The clause before つつ(も) expresses the feeling, and the portion after つつ(も) is the actual action.

The feeling portion often uses a verb such as:

• 思(おも)う
• 知(し)る
• 気(き)になる
• 気(き)にする
• 感(かん)じる
• 言(い)う

Examples of 〜つつも

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