mixed feelings
noun
: conflicting feelings or emotions
I'm having mixed feelings about the planned trip.
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And part of that may have been due to the one grown-up, Pierce, expressing mixed feelings about the party atmosphere.
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Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 6 May 2025
From Zayn Malik to Demi Lovato, these A-listers have revealed mixed feelings about attending the Met Gala
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These celebrities have been candid about their less-than-glamorous experiences at fashion's most exclusive night.
—Diane J. Cho, People.com, 5 May 2025
While many in the league were in favor of the idea of a second division at some point, the nature of the rollout caused some mixed feelings, according to multiple sources.
—Meg Linehan, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
There also appeared to be mixed feelings over expressions of sympathy for the Pope in Israel.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
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Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 6 May 2025
From Zayn Malik to Demi Lovato, these A-listers have revealed mixed feelings about attending the Met Gala
Comments
These celebrities have been candid about their less-than-glamorous experiences at fashion's most exclusive night.
—Diane J. Cho, People.com, 5 May 2025
While many in the league were in favor of the idea of a second division at some point, the nature of the rollout caused some mixed feelings, according to multiple sources.
—Meg Linehan, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
There also appeared to be mixed feelings over expressions of sympathy for the Pope in Israel.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 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 22 May. 2025.
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