mixed emotions
noun
: conflicting feelings or emotions
I have mixed emotions about doing this.
He had mixed emotions about the end of his trip.
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Simultaneously, new political policies, whether aimed at addressing climate change, social inequality or global conflicts, often evoke mixed emotions.
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Novena Riojas, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Lululemon's new 2-in-1 Maxi Dress, a basic one-color dress that can be worn as an ankle-length maxi skirt or strapless dress, has garnered mixed emotions from social media users.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Bing Guan/Bloomberg via Getty Images Comments across social media have also highlighted the mixed emotions.
—Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 2 June 2025
The day has been full of mixed emotions for Swifties, as many are sad to hear that Reputation may not get the full Taylor’s Version treatment after all.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 May 2025
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Novena Riojas, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Lululemon's new 2-in-1 Maxi Dress, a basic one-color dress that can be worn as an ankle-length maxi skirt or strapless dress, has garnered mixed emotions from social media users.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Bing Guan/Bloomberg via Getty Images Comments across social media have also highlighted the mixed emotions.
—Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 2 June 2025
The day has been full of mixed emotions for Swifties, as many are sad to hear that Reputation may not get the full Taylor’s Version treatment after all.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for mixed emotions
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“Mixed emotions.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixed%20emotions. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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