Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mixed feelings
Phrase
/mɪkst ˈfiːlɪŋz/
Definition
A state of having conflicting emotions or thoughts about something.
Examples
- She felt mixed feelings about leaving her hometown.
- His mixed feelings toward the job offer made him hesitate.
- After the event, she was left with mixed feelings about the outcome.
Meaning
Mixed feelings occur when a person experiences contradictory emotions at the same time, such as happiness and sadness or love and resentment.
Synonyms
- ambivalence
- conflicted feelings
- uncertainty
- hesitation
