mixed

UK /mɪkst/ US /mɪkst/
adj 5

Definitions

adj

1

Having two or more separate aspects.

I get a very mixed feeling from this puzzling painting.

The various studies produced mixed results.

2

Not completely pure, tainted or adulterated.

My joy was somewhat mixed when my partner said she was pregnant: it's a lot of responsibility.

3

Including both male(s) and female(s).

The tennis match was mixed, with a boy and a girl on each side.

My son attends a mixed school, my daughter an all-girl grammar school.

4

Stemming from two or more races or breeds.

The benefit dog show has both mixed and single-breed competitions.

Mixed blood can surprisingly produce inherited properties which neither parent showed

5

Polarizing; including both positive and negative feedback.

The movie has received mixed reviews from movie critics.

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