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 More recently, Mayer gave mixed signals about the status of his potential campaign. Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2024 During a conversation in the stairwell, Jules continued to send mixed signals to Blue. Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024 The mixed messages over Catherine’s attendance at Trooping the Color may end up being a simple case of bureaucratic bungling. Mark Landler, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2024 Meanwhile, one of Raman’s long-standing supporters has sent mixed messages. David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2024 Despite some mixed messages from CEO Carlos Tavares, Stellantis is taking the EV market seriously, with its Peugeot brand leading the charge. James Morris, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024 There’s a ton of mixed signals in the poster, though. Vulture, 31 Jan. 2024 Milei will need the support of the Unión Cívica Radical, which has sent mixed signals. Alvaro Vargas Llosa, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024 Despite these mixed signals, the team can afford Michael Lorenzen. Dan Freedman, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024

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“Mixed messages/signals.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixed%20messages%2Fsignals. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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