mixed emotions
noun
: conflicting feelings or emotions
I have mixed emotions about doing this.
He had mixed emotions about the end of his trip.
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Cynthia Donovan Looking back at her wedding photos brings mixed emotions.
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
The concept of smart cities and its challenges came to fore at the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit, held in the Emirate from June 17 to 18, 2025, and evoked mixed emotions among the attendees, albeit with numerous examples of successes.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
David Hogg’s decision to forgo running again as a vice chair for the Democratic National Committee (DNC) has generated mixed emotions among committee members.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 13 June 2025
Political Shifts And Policies: A Source Of Hope And Anxiety
Simultaneously, new political policies, whether aimed at addressing climate change, social inequality or global conflicts, often evoke mixed emotions.
—Novena Riojas, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
The concept of smart cities and its challenges came to fore at the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit, held in the Emirate from June 17 to 18, 2025, and evoked mixed emotions among the attendees, albeit with numerous examples of successes.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
David Hogg’s decision to forgo running again as a vice chair for the Democratic National Committee (DNC) has generated mixed emotions among committee members.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 13 June 2025
Political Shifts And Policies: A Source Of Hope And Anxiety
Simultaneously, new political policies, whether aimed at addressing climate change, social inequality or global conflicts, often evoke mixed emotions.
—Novena Riojas, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for mixed emotions
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“Mixed emotions.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixed%20emotions. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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