"mixed feelings" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} mixed feelings pl (plural only)
  1. (set phrase) Sentiments or opinions regarding a person, situation, or other matter which are conflicted and cause perplexity or confusion. Tags: plural, plural-only Synonyms: mixed emotions Translations (Translations): gemischtes Gefühl [neuter] (German), sentimientos encontrados (Spanish), hisia mseto (Swahili)
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