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

The food is a mixed bag—ranging from comforting to unimpressive to genuinely delicious, in the case of Or’esh, which was the clear standout. — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026

Hurts followed up his Week 1, 25-point fantasy performance with a mixed bag of two touchdowns and two interceptions in Week 2 against Tennessee. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026

As is often the case with inexperienced players, their performance has been a mixed bag. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026

While the professionalization of prediction markets come as a mixed bag to users, there's a clear benefit for the platforms. — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 14 Sep. 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