mixed

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adjective

ˈmikst 

1

a

: combining characteristics of more than one kind

specifically : combining features of two or more systems of government

a mixed constitution

b

: made of different kinds of things mixed together or combined

mixed nuts/candy/greens

2

: made up of or involving individuals or items of more than one kind: such as

a

: made up of or involving persons differing in race (see race entry 1 sense 1a), national origin, religion, or class

a mixed audience

a mixed family/household

b

somewhat old-fashioned : made up of or involving individuals of more than one sex

mixed company

3

: including or accompanied by inconsistent, incompatible, or contrary elements

mixed emotions

sending mixed messages/signals

received mixed reviews [=reviews that were both favorable and unfavorable]

4

a

: deriving from two or more races (see race entry 1 sense 1a)

people of mixed race

her mixed ancestry

b

: deriving from two or more breeds

a stallion of mixed blood

mixed

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past tense and past participle of mix entry 1

Synonyms of mixed

Adjective

• hybrid

Examples of mixed in a Sentence

Adjective

a can of mixed nuts

We ate salads of mixed greens.

They live in a mixed neighborhood.

She's of mixed African and European ancestry.

people of mixed racial origin

His decision got a mixed reaction from the family.

The experiment got mixed results.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Books Can Live Online Too Other artists surveyed by ARTnews also had mixed reactions to the reports of books being destroyed in large numbers. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026

The man, believed to be 20 to 40 years old and Hispanic, Asian or of mixed race, carried no personal documents, and fingerprints offered no clues. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Hernandez has spent the last five years honing his skills as a mixed-martial arts fighter, winning his way through professional matches, all while holding his primary job as a sheriff’s deputy. — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, Japan considered the IFR along with plutonium-uranium mixed oxide (MOX) fuel in the 1980s and 1990s before choosing the latter. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English mixte

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing mixed

• mixed alphabet
• mixed bag
• mixed blessing
• mixed bud
• mixed doubles
• mixed drink
• mixed economy
• mixed emotions
• mixed farming
• mixed feelings
• mixed gender
• mixed grill
• mixed marriage
• mixed martial arts
• mixed-media
• mixed messages/signals
• mixed metaphor
• mixed nerve
• mixed number
• mixed race
• mixed reaction
• mixed-up
• mixed-use

Rhymes for mixed

• admixed
• affixed
• betwixt
• premixed
• transfixed
• unfixed
• unmixed
• fixed
• twixt
• intermixed

Kids Definition

mixed

adjective

ˈmikst 

1

a

: made of mingled or blended elements

mixed nuts

b

: combining features of more than one kind

a mixed economy

2

a

: involving persons differing in race, national origin, or religion

a mixed marriage

b

: made up of or involving individuals of both sexes

mixed company

a mixed chorus

3

: including or accompanied by different or opposing elements

a mixed blessing

a mixed reaction

4

: resulting from the crossing or breeding of individuals of different races or breeds

a stallion of mixed blood

Medical Definition

mixed

adjective

ˈmikst 

1

: combining features or exhibiting symptoms of more than one condition or disease

a mixed tumor

2

: producing more than one kind of secretion

mixed salivary glands