mixed feelings

noun

: conflicting feelings or emotions

I'm having mixed feelings about the planned trip.

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That news Friday surely left Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda with seriously mixed feelings. —

William Pesek, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 Sharing the news with others came with mixed feelings, however. —

Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024 With mixed feelings, several industry leaders weighed in. —

Iris Dorbian, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024 After she was sentenced, Moore expressed mixed feelings about her actions. —

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