mixed messages/signals

plural noun

: a showing of thoughts or feelings that are very different from each other

I don't know if he likes me; he keeps giving me mixed messages.

She's sending mixed signals about her feelings.

Examples of mixed messages/signals in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Tania Galloni, an attorney with Earthjustice, said advocates have received mixed signals from state officials regarding the future of the facility. — Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 23 June 2026

Even before the latest flurry of mixed signals, the industry had doubts. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 June 2026

If employees are confused about their roles and receiving mixed signals, layering AI on top only amplifies the chaos. — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 9 June 2026

The New York Fed report gave mixed signals about the labor market. — Bloomberg, Oc Register, 8 June 2026