mixed feelings
noun
: conflicting feelings or emotions
I'm having mixed feelings about the planned trip.
Examples of mixed feelings in a Sentence
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Most people have mixed feelings about these noisy insects.
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Janet Loehrke/usa Today and Kevin Necessary/the Cincinnati Enquirer/usa Today Network, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Kris Brown, president of the Brady: United Against Gun Violence gun-control organization, said the verdict left her with mixed feelings.
—Kim Bellware, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
Although there were mixed feelings about dryness in some areas and oiliness in others, the product effectively reduced end-of-day oiliness on the forehead without necessitating frequent makeup setting.
—Lauren Paige Richeson, Health, 3 Apr. 2024
After watching the film, eight months on from its initial release, viewers in Japan took to social media to express mixed feelings.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024
Dolly’s statement was met with mixed feelings as some fans praised her for welcoming Beyoncé with open arms, while others weren’t as happy about it.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2024
Workers are thrilled, but also anxious Employers' warnings have left many workers with mixed feelings about the raise, despite the potential for extra spending power.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 30 Mar. 2024
Later, in 1997, the children and mothers involved in the case expressed mixed feelings about its outcome, and whether the training teachers received made a difference.
—Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 25 Mar. 2024
During the rollercoaster that is puberty, developing breasts can bring about a lot of mixed feelings for growing kids.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 20 Mar. 2024
Janet Loehrke/usa Today and Kevin Necessary/the Cincinnati Enquirer/usa Today Network, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Kris Brown, president of the Brady: United Against Gun Violence gun-control organization, said the verdict left her with mixed feelings.
—Kim Bellware, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
Although there were mixed feelings about dryness in some areas and oiliness in others, the product effectively reduced end-of-day oiliness on the forehead without necessitating frequent makeup setting.
—Lauren Paige Richeson, Health, 3 Apr. 2024
After watching the film, eight months on from its initial release, viewers in Japan took to social media to express mixed feelings.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024
Dolly’s statement was met with mixed feelings as some fans praised her for welcoming Beyoncé with open arms, while others weren’t as happy about it.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2024
Workers are thrilled, but also anxious Employers' warnings have left many workers with mixed feelings about the raise, despite the potential for extra spending power.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 30 Mar. 2024
Later, in 1997, the children and mothers involved in the case expressed mixed feelings about its outcome, and whether the training teachers received made a difference.
—Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 25 Mar. 2024
During the rollercoaster that is puberty, developing breasts can bring about a lot of mixed feelings for growing kids.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 20 Mar. 2024
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