mixed feelings
noun
: conflicting feelings or emotions
I'm having mixed feelings about the planned trip.
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Tired of the seemingly never-ending election roulette, people on the street reacted with mixed feelings to the latest election results.
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ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Ng has mixed feelings about returning next week to their apartment, which was spared the worst damage.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The family also celebrated Sterling's 5th birthday at Peppa Pig Theme Park, with Brittany expressing her mixed feelings about the milestone.
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ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Ng has mixed feelings about returning next week to their apartment, which was spared the worst damage.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The family also celebrated Sterling's 5th birthday at Peppa Pig Theme Park, with Brittany expressing her mixed feelings about the milestone.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
When presented with the deal, Tiffani and Susan had mixed feelings.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
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 27 Apr. 2026.
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