mixed feelings

noun

: conflicting feelings or emotions
I'm having mixed feelings about the planned trip.

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Of course, fans who disagreed with Sheeran’s stance or sentiments were few and far between at Saturday night’s show — although there were some with mixed feelings. — Anna Tingley, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026 But with mixed feelings the band’s nucleus of fans are holding their breath as their champions start their steady climb. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026 Karsay experienced mixed feelings that stuck with him for decades. — Filip Bondy, New York Daily News, 7 Sep. 2026 Gina Castillo, operations supervisor for the convention center, has mixed feelings about the arena’s demise. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 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 27 Sep. 2026.

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