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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There’s no one that Jeff can really talk to confide in or explain his mixed emotions. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 24 Mar. 2023

Following Paul’s conviction and Ruben’s acquittal on October 18, 2022, Smart’s family expressed mixed emotions and thanked prosecutors and investigators for their efforts. —Travis Caldwell, CNN, 10 Mar. 2023

The plan was received with mixed emotions by Amazonians, who like most of America don’t see eye to eye on the issue of remote vs. hybrid vs. in-office work. —Chloe Berger, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2023

Feeling mixed emotions about treatments Treating Crohn’s can involve steroids, injections, infusion treatments, immunosuppressant meds, and surgeries. —Julia Ries, SELF, 21 Feb. 2023

Many players are obviously carrying mixed emotions about the situation. —Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Feb. 2023

Jessop felt mixed emotions when players offered to chip in. —Staff Writer Follow, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2023

Kanaan pushed through the mixed emotions of coming up just short in a late-race restart in the 2022 500, yet nailing his best finish (third) since his 2013 win. —Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Feb. 2023

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