mixed bag

noun

1

: a miscellaneous collection : assortment

2

: one having both positive and negative qualities or aspects

His performance was a mixed bag.

Synonyms of mixed bag

• variety
• assortment
• medley
• jumble
• collage
• grab bag

Examples of mixed bag in a Sentence

His performance was a mixed bag.

a mixed bag of professional astronomers and amateur enthusiasts attended the conference

Recent Examples on the Web

Many edtech vendors hadn’t considered these things either, and the result was a real mixed bag of solution quality. — Al Kingsley Mbe, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

However, the widening trade deficit poses a mixed bag for the retailers and brands. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 July 2026

The month brings focus to your friendships, finances and relationships, creating a mixed bag of growth and self-reflection. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

As for Canada, it’s been a bit of a mixed bag. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 28 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for mixed bag

• bundestag
• saddlebag
• ag
• brag
• dag
• drag
• flag
• gag
• hag
• hagg
• lag
• mag