mixed feelings

noun

: conflicting feelings or emotions

I'm having mixed feelings about the planned trip.

Examples of mixed feelings in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Arsenal Mikel Arteta will have watched many of his players advance to the latter stages of the World Cup with mixed feelings — delight for them personally, mixed with concern for the impact that may have on their physical shape for next season. — Aston Villa, New York Times, 13 July 2026

Both Diaz and Rodriguez expressed mixed feelings at the order to leave, knowing there was the possibility of other victims who could be saved. — Ella Moore july 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

The report comes with Federal Reserve policymakers expressing mixed feelings about the economy – mostly positive on growth though apprehensive on inflation as earlier fears about weakness in the labor market have eased. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 2 July 2026

Stateside, businesses and trade groups have expressed mixed feelings about USMCA. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 1 July 2026

Rhymes for mixed feelings

• ceilings
• dealings
• healings