mixed feelings

noun

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

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Many have mixed feelings about how AI will affect their future employment prospects, and not all young workers are interested in AI jobs. Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026 Despite the benefits, young adults have mixed feelings about cohabiting with their parents. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026 Kyle Green-Pool/Getty Images Trying to find closure Families interviewed in the documentary have mixed feelings about the plea deal and had been anticipating a trial. Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 29 July 2026 Crucial Quote Matsuzaki noted that the students who responded to the survey had mixed feelings about delivery apps in schools. Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 27 July 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 28 Aug. 2026.

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