Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mixed-bag

noun

/mɪkst bæg/

Definition

A collection of different items or a situation containing various elements.

Examples

The movie was a mixed-bag of action, comedy, and drama.
Her experience at the conference was a mixed-bag; some sessions were enlightening while others were dull.

Meaning

The term ‘mixed-bag’ refers to a group of things that are diverse in nature, suggesting that there are both positive and negative aspects or various qualities present.