Word
mixed
US/ˈmɪkst/
UK/mˈɪkst/
Definitions
01conflicting feelings or results
B1 · Intermediate
adj. including both good and bad parts, or positive and negative feelings.
adj. characterised by a combination of positive and negative elements or reactions.
“I have mixed feelings about moving to a new city because I will miss my friends.”
“The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the cinematography while others found the plot derivative.”
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02diverse or combined
A2 · Elementary
adj. consisting of different types of things or people put together.
adj. composed of diverse elements, qualities, or individuals.
“The bowl was full of mixed nuts like almonds and cashews.”
“The neighbourhood is a mixed residential and commercial area, featuring quiet apartments alongside busy local shops.”
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03male and female
B1 · Intermediate
adj. including both men and women, or boys and girls.
adj. comprising or involving individuals of both sexes.
“They play in a mixed football team with both men and women.”
“The school transitioned to a mixed environment in the nineties, ending a century of single-sex education.”
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04of different races or breeds
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. coming from two or more different races, cultures, or animal breeds.
adj. originating from two or more different ethnic groups, races, or breeds.
“The family has a mixed heritage, with relatives from both Italy and Japan.”
“The veterinarian noted that the dog was a mixed breed, likely a combination of a retriever and a smaller terrier.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “mixed” in context.
Noun
01. appreciation mixed
“His appreciation mixed with a sense of regret as he looked back at his old home.”
noun + verb
Real-World Examples
“For Seoul, Trump's post is a mixed message.” “What happens when cities become less socially mixed?” Etymology
From mix, equivalent to mix + -ed. Compare Middle English mixid (“mixed”, past participle), Old English miscode (“mixed”, preterite). More at mix. In adjectival use, reinforced by French mixte and/or Latin mixtus, past participle of misceō (“mix”), from the same Indo-European root as mix.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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