mixed

Containing several different kinds of people or things.

• We bought a bag of mixed nuts.
• The class has students of mixed abilities.
• A mixed crowd gathered outside the station.

Similar words: varied, assorted

Opposites: uniform

Common phrases: mixed vegetables, mixed nuts, mixed group, mixed abilities

Having different sides or qualities, often both positive and negative.

• I have mixed feelings about moving.
• The film received mixed reviews.
• Our attempts to grow tomatoes have had mixed results.

Similar words: conflicting, divided

Common phrases: mixed feelings, mixed reviews, mixed results, mixed reaction

Not completely one substance or feeling, because something else is present too.

• His joy was mixed with fear.
• She felt a mixed pleasure at their reunion.
• The oil was mixed with water and could not be used.

How to use it: mixed with something (Her relief was mixed with sadness.)

Similar words: impure

Opposites: pure

Common phrases: mixed joy, mixed pleasure, mixed happiness