mixed emotions

noun

: conflicting feelings or emotions

I have mixed emotions about doing this.

He had mixed emotions about the end of his trip.

Examples of mixed emotions in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Threats to safety Many across the nation, and those outside the courthouse after the verdict and sentence were revealed, had mixed emotions. — Briauna Brown, CBS News, 11 June 2026

While there were some mixed emotions, there was also an understanding of what a trade of that magnitude signals from the front office, especially after the earlier additions of corners Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson. — Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 9 June 2026

Ferrari unveiled its first electric car over the weekend, subsequently leaving the internet with mixed emotions. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 26 May 2026

The reveal likely left the Detroit Pistons with mixed emotions. — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026

Rhymes for mixed emotions

• commotions
• demotions
• devotions
• promotions
• lotions
• motions
• notions
• oceans
• potions