1
: a collection of different kinds of things
—often + of
The movie has a mixed bag of characters.
We're working with a mixed bag of old and new ideas.
2
: something that has both good and bad qualities or parts
His performance was a mixed bag.
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“Mixed bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/mixed%20bag. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.
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