mixed

adjective

ˈmikst 

1

a

: combining characteristics of more than one kind

specifically : combining features of two or more systems of government

a mixed constitution

b

: made of different kinds of things mixed together or combined

mixed nuts/candy/greens

2

: made up of or involving individuals or items of more than one kind: such as

a

: made up of or involving persons differing in race (see race entry 1 sense 1a), national origin, religion, or class

a mixed audience

a mixed family/household

b

somewhat old-fashioned : made up of or involving individuals of more than one sex

mixed company

3

: including or accompanied by inconsistent, incompatible, or contrary elements

mixed emotions

sending mixed messages/signals

received mixed reviews [=reviews that were both favorable and unfavorable]

4

a

: deriving from two or more races (see race entry 1 sense 1a)

people of mixed race

her mixed ancestry

b

: deriving from two or more breeds

a stallion of mixed blood

Synonyms of mixed

• hybrid

Examples of mixed in a Sentence

a can of mixed nuts

We ate salads of mixed greens.

They live in a mixed neighborhood.

She's of mixed African and European ancestry.

people of mixed racial origin

His decision got a mixed reaction from the family.

The experiment got mixed results.

Recent Examples on the Web

As the days went on, Mainoo cut a forlorn figure walking through various mixed zones, often being among the first to board the team bus. — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Very early in the morning, however, the moon will make a series of aspects — with Mars, Saturn and Mercury retrograde — that could potentially trigger everything from feelings of restlessness to emotional reactions due to mixed signals. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

Burbank has objected to turning over mixed-use lanes to the BRT, saying the regular traffic will back-up or spill over into nearby neighborhoods. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 20 July 2026

In the last meaningless game, Columbus' top mixed pair ground out an 11-6 win to essentially seal the group in the first match of the weekend. — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English mixte

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing mixed

• mixed alphabet
• mixed bag
• mixed blessing
• mixed bud
• mixed doubles
• mixed drink
• mixed economy
• mixed emotions
• mixed farming
• mixed feelings
• mixed gender
• mixed grill
• mixed marriage
• mixed martial arts
• mixed-media
• mixed messages/signals
• mixed metaphor
• mixed nerve
• mixed number
• mixed race
• mixed reaction
• mixed-up
• mixed-use

Rhymes for mixed

• admixed
• affixed
• betwixt
• premixed
• transfixed
• unfixed
• unmixed
• fixed
• twixt
• intermixed

Kids Definition

mixed

adjective

ˈmikst 

1

a

: made of mingled or blended elements

mixed nuts

b

: combining features of more than one kind

a mixed economy

2

a

: involving persons differing in race, national origin, or religion

a mixed marriage

b

: made up of or involving individuals of both sexes

mixed company

a mixed chorus

3

: including or accompanied by different or opposing elements

a mixed blessing

a mixed reaction

4

: resulting from the crossing or breeding of individuals of different races or breeds

a stallion of mixed blood

Medical Definition

mixed

adjective

ˈmikst 

1

: combining features or exhibiting symptoms of more than one condition or disease

a mixed tumor

2

: producing more than one kind of secretion

mixed salivary glands