mixed feelings

noun

: conflicting feelings or emotions
I'm having mixed feelings about the planned trip.

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Joan Doyle, who was disappointed to find at least a dozen of her family’s doctors had received industry money, had mixed feelings. Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Victor, in both this performance and the shaping of the film, isn’t afraid to explore those mixed feelings. Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 27 June 2025 For me, personally and professionally, the passage of the measure leaves me with mixed feelings. Roger Valdez, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025 There were mixed feelings among the England squad over Earps’ decision to retire now. Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for mixed feelings

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“Mixed feelings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixed%20feelings. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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