mixed bag

noun

1

: a miscellaneous collection : assortment

2

: one having both positive and negative qualities or aspects

His performance was a mixed bag.

Synonyms of mixed bag

• variety
• assortment
• medley
• jumble
• collage
• grab bag

Examples of mixed bag in a Sentence

His performance was a mixed bag.

a mixed bag of professional astronomers and amateur enthusiasts attended the conference

Recent Examples on the Web

At the meeting, the district’s school board president Juan Sifuentes suggested Johnson consider resigning amid the controversy, while community members offered a mixed bag of opinions on the situation. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

The Sacramento Bee meteorologist Sean Macaday says the election day forecast will be a mixed bag. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Fans replied with a mixed bag of reactions, with some supporting him during the breakup, while others pressured him to reveal more details on the split from Munson, who received Owens’ final rose in season 2 of the ABC reality series. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2026

The Nets haven’t looked great in their first few games, and the Celtics have been a bit of a mixed bag. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for mixed bag

• bundestag
• saddlebag
• ag
• brag
• dag
• drag
• flag
• gag
• hag
• hagg
• lag
• mag