mixed feelings

noun
UK: /ˌmɪkst ˈfiːlɪŋz/
US: /ˌmɪkst ˈfiːlɪŋz/

  1. Having both positive and negative emotions about something.

    1. I have mixed feelings about leaving my job.
    2. She has mixed feelings about going to college so far from home because she will miss her family, but is excited for the opportunity.

  2. Experiencing a combination of happiness and sadness, or approval and disapproval.

    1. I felt mixed feelings when my friend moved away.
    2. Many people expressed mixed feelings regarding the new policy, recognizing its benefits alongside potential drawbacks.

Synonyms

uncertainty ambivalence doubt
mixed feelings verb

  1. To experience a combination of positive and negative emotions.

    1. I mixed feelings when I saw the old house.
    2. She mixed feelings about the decision to sell the business because it was successful but also very stressful.
mixed feelings adjective

  1. Describing a state of having both positive and negative emotions.

    1. I have mixed feelings now.
    2. He had mixed feelings after the game since they won but he played poorly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mixed feelings" in English means: Having both positive and negative emotions about something., Experiencing a combination of happiness and sadness, or approval and disapproval..

The phonetic transcription of "mixed feelings" is /ˌmɪkst ˈfiːlɪŋz/ in British English and /ˌmɪkst ˈfiːlɪŋz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mixed feelings": uncertainty, ambivalence, doubt.

Example usage of "mixed feelings": "I have mixed feelings about leaving my job.". More examples on the page.