mixed
- 01 B1 Intermediate
including both good and bad parts, or positive and negative feelings.
characterised by a combination of positive and negative elements or reactions.
Simple“I have mixed feelings about moving to a new city because I will miss my friends.”
In context“The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the cinematography while others found the plot derivative.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 A2 Elementary
consisting of different types of things or people put together.
composed of diverse elements, qualities, or individuals.
Simple“The bowl was full of mixed nuts like almonds and cashews.”
In context“The neighbourhood is a mixed residential and commercial area, featuring quiet apartments alongside busy local shops.”
Antonyms - 03 B1 Intermediate
including both men and women, or boys and girls.
comprising or involving individuals of both sexes.
Simple“They play in a mixed football team with both men and women.”
In context“The school transitioned to a mixed environment in the nineties, ending a century of single-sex education.”
SynonymscoeducationalintegratedAntonymssingle sexsegregated - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
coming from two or more different races, cultures, or animal breeds.
originating from two or more different ethnic groups, races, or breeds.
Simple“The family has a mixed heritage, with relatives from both Italy and Japan.”
In context“The veterinarian noted that the dog was a mixed breed, likely a combination of a retriever and a smaller terrier.”
SynonymsmultiracialhybridAntonymspurebred
Usage appreciation mixed
“For Seoul, Trump's post is a mixed message.”
“What happens when cities become less socially mixed?”
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.