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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Despite his mixed emotions, commenters sided with the poster.
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 5 July 2025
Some new citizens expressed mixed emotions, acknowledging the difficulties faced by other immigrants.
—Hannah Dreyfus, AZCentral.com, 5 July 2025
For as many mixed emotions as this season of Love Island USA is eliciting in fans, imagine how Ariana Madix and Iain Stirling feel.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 June 2025
Cynthia Donovan Looking back at her wedding photos brings mixed emotions.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 5 July 2025
Some new citizens expressed mixed emotions, acknowledging the difficulties faced by other immigrants.
—Hannah Dreyfus, AZCentral.com, 5 July 2025
For as many mixed emotions as this season of Love Island USA is eliciting in fans, imagine how Ariana Madix and Iain Stirling feel.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 June 2025
Cynthia Donovan Looking back at her wedding photos brings mixed emotions.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 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 7 Aug. 2025.
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