mixed feelings
noun
: conflicting feelings or emotions
I'm having mixed feelings about the planned trip.
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There's such mixed feelings about releasing music.
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Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
The expatriate has mixed feelings about the World Cup and his homeland’s team.
—Pat Maio, Daily News, 7 June 2026
Our research shows that employees actually have more mixed feelings about hybrid work, with some becoming disillusioned.
—Alanah Mitchell, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
Furloughed hospital employees and community leaders, who packed the courtroom, expressed mixed feelings about the judge’s decision Monday.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
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Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
The expatriate has mixed feelings about the World Cup and his homeland’s team.
—Pat Maio, Daily News, 7 June 2026
Our research shows that employees actually have more mixed feelings about hybrid work, with some becoming disillusioned.
—Alanah Mitchell, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
Furloughed hospital employees and community leaders, who packed the courtroom, expressed mixed feelings about the judge’s decision Monday.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for mixed feelings
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“Mixed feelings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixed%20feelings. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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