mixed feelings
noun
: conflicting feelings or emotions
I'm having mixed feelings about the planned trip.
Examples of mixed feelings in a Sentence
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There are painfully mixed feelings at play: Scott is proud of the work he’s done (and duty-bound to promote it), while part of him is elsewhere.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 22 May 2024
Gray wolves bring mixed feelings in Wisconsin and other places where the animals have repopulated over the last several decades.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 21 May 2024
Blinken’s performance triggered mixed feelings in Kyiv as some Ukrainians, including former Economy Minister Tymofiy Mylovanov, expressed a preference for action in delivering more weapons over hollow words of support.
—TIME, 15 May 2024
Esparza was one of several who had mixed feelings about San Jose’s new high-profile signing Hernan Lopez.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 4 May 2024
Most people have mixed feelings about these noisy insects.
—Janet Loehrke/usa Today and Kevin Necessary/the Cincinnati Enquirer/usa Today Network, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Kris Brown, president of the Brady: United Against Gun Violence gun-control organization, said the verdict left her with mixed feelings.
—Kim Bellware, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
Although there were mixed feelings about dryness in some areas and oiliness in others, the product effectively reduced end-of-day oiliness on the forehead without necessitating frequent makeup setting.
—Lauren Paige Richeson, Health, 3 Apr. 2024
After watching the film, eight months on from its initial release, viewers in Japan took to social media to express mixed feelings.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024
Daniel D'addario, Variety, 22 May 2024
Gray wolves bring mixed feelings in Wisconsin and other places where the animals have repopulated over the last several decades.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 21 May 2024
Blinken’s performance triggered mixed feelings in Kyiv as some Ukrainians, including former Economy Minister Tymofiy Mylovanov, expressed a preference for action in delivering more weapons over hollow words of support.
—TIME, 15 May 2024
Esparza was one of several who had mixed feelings about San Jose’s new high-profile signing Hernan Lopez.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 4 May 2024
Most people have mixed feelings about these noisy insects.
—Janet Loehrke/usa Today and Kevin Necessary/the Cincinnati Enquirer/usa Today Network, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Kris Brown, president of the Brady: United Against Gun Violence gun-control organization, said the verdict left her with mixed feelings.
—Kim Bellware, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
Although there were mixed feelings about dryness in some areas and oiliness in others, the product effectively reduced end-of-day oiliness on the forehead without necessitating frequent makeup setting.
—Lauren Paige Richeson, Health, 3 Apr. 2024
After watching the film, eight months on from its initial release, viewers in Japan took to social media to express mixed feelings.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024
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