mixed reaction
noun
: a variety of responses among people
There has been a mixed reaction to the new policy.
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Trump's campaign has drawn mixed reaction from Ohio lawmakers.
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Aaron Valdez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Jan. 2026
Dave Chappelle’s jokes and thoughts in his latest Netflix special The Unstoppable about the trials and tribulations of the much accused and currently incarcerated Sean Combs have received a mixed reaction, to put it mildly.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2025
His remarks received a mixed reaction from the crowd, with cheers, jeers and a few boos.
—Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Since the move was made, there has been a mixed reaction from Gators fans.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
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Aaron Valdez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Jan. 2026
Dave Chappelle’s jokes and thoughts in his latest Netflix special The Unstoppable about the trials and tribulations of the much accused and currently incarcerated Sean Combs have received a mixed reaction, to put it mildly.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2025
His remarks received a mixed reaction from the crowd, with cheers, jeers and a few boos.
—Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Since the move was made, there has been a mixed reaction from Gators fans.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
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“Mixed reaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixed%20reaction. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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