mixed feelings
noun
: conflicting feelings or emotions
I'm having mixed feelings about the planned trip.
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The success of the show has left him with mixed feelings.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
The Cowboys now head into Week 5 against the New York Jets with 1-2-1 record and some mixed feelings after the tie game.
—Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Metro Detroiters have mixed feelings about Sheetz coming to their communities with some enthusiastically lined up on opening days and others commenting in opposition at zoning meetings.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 23 Sep. 2025
In May 2024, Philipps opened up to Real Simple about how her children have mixed feelings about her career.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
The Cowboys now head into Week 5 against the New York Jets with 1-2-1 record and some mixed feelings after the tie game.
—Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Metro Detroiters have mixed feelings about Sheetz coming to their communities with some enthusiastically lined up on opening days and others commenting in opposition at zoning meetings.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 23 Sep. 2025
In May 2024, Philipps opened up to Real Simple about how her children have mixed feelings about her career.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 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 4 Oct. 2025.
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