mixed feelings
noun
: conflicting feelings or emotions
I'm having mixed feelings about the planned trip.
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McDonald said residents have mixed feelings about the project, with some wanting to preserve the building and keep the area the same, while also desiring affordable housing and the ability to bring new businesses in to the area.
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Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2024
Britney Spears Will Allow Sons to Move to Hawaii with Kevin Federline
In a September 2022 interview with The Daily Mail, Spears' son Jayden discussed his and his brother's mixed feelings about their relationship with their mom.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 26 June 2024
Pushback from European farmers In Europe, agriculture groups have responded to Denmark’s announcement with mixed feelings.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 26 June 2024
Lewis, its owner, voiced mixed feelings about what consumers would make of that.
—Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024
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Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2024
Britney Spears Will Allow Sons to Move to Hawaii with Kevin Federline
In a September 2022 interview with The Daily Mail, Spears' son Jayden discussed his and his brother's mixed feelings about their relationship with their mom.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 26 June 2024
Pushback from European farmers In Europe, agriculture groups have responded to Denmark’s announcement with mixed feelings.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 26 June 2024
Lewis, its owner, voiced mixed feelings about what consumers would make of that.
—Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for mixed feelings
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“Mixed feelings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixed%20feelings. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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