mixed
adjective
ˈmikst 
1
: combining characteristics of more than one kind
specifically : combining features of two or more systems of government
a mixed constitution
2
: made up of or involving individuals or items of more than one kind: such as
a
: made up of or involving persons differing in race (see race entry 1 sense 1a), national origin, religion, or class
a mixed audience
a mixed family/household
b
: made up of or involving individuals of more than one sex
mixed company
3
: including or accompanied by inconsistent, incompatible, or contrary elements
mixed emotions
received mixed reviews
a mixed blessing
4
a
: deriving from two or more races (see race entry 1 sense 1a)
people of mixed race
her mixed ancestry
b
: deriving from two or more breeds
a stallion of mixed blood
Synonyms
- cold-blooded
- coldblood
- cross
- crossbred
- hybrid
- mongrel
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Example Sentences
a can of mixed nuts We ate salads of mixed greens. They live in a mixed neighborhood. She's of mixed African and European ancestry. people of mixed racial origin His decision got a mixed reaction from the family. The experiment got mixed results. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Sean Preston's mixed feelings about their relationship with their mom. 
Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2022 Many Russian politicians also voiced mixed feelings about Gorbachev’s passing. Yuliya Talmazan, NBC News, 31 Aug. 2022 Terdal addressed the crowd and acknowledged people’s mixed feelings about the holiday this year, as friends and family in Portland go about their lives and relatives in Ukraine seek safety from fighting. oregonlive, 25 Aug. 2022 Labor Day always comes with a few mixed feelings—the excitement for fall, the melancholy of summer ending—but one thing that's always guaranteed to get us in a good mood for summer's last hurrah? Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 22 Aug. 2022 Ukrainian flags were fluttering over some houses, evoking mixed feelings of respect for the brave patriotism of these people and a sense that these colors now somehow belong to an enemy. Mary Ilyushina, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2022 Ukrainian flags were fluttering over some houses, evoking mixed feelings of respect for the brave patriotism of these people and a sense that these colors now somehow belong to an enemy. Mary Ilyushina, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Aug. 2022 While fans were absolutely thrilled by the new show, there were some mixed feelings about the hosts. Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 20 Aug. 2022 Ari Aster is another newish guy who inspires mixed feelings. Glenn Kenny, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2022 See More
Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2022 Many Russian politicians also voiced mixed feelings about Gorbachev’s passing. Yuliya Talmazan, NBC News, 31 Aug. 2022 Terdal addressed the crowd and acknowledged people’s mixed feelings about the holiday this year, as friends and family in Portland go about their lives and relatives in Ukraine seek safety from fighting. oregonlive, 25 Aug. 2022 Labor Day always comes with a few mixed feelings—the excitement for fall, the melancholy of summer ending—but one thing that's always guaranteed to get us in a good mood for summer's last hurrah? Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 22 Aug. 2022 Ukrainian flags were fluttering over some houses, evoking mixed feelings of respect for the brave patriotism of these people and a sense that these colors now somehow belong to an enemy. Mary Ilyushina, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2022 Ukrainian flags were fluttering over some houses, evoking mixed feelings of respect for the brave patriotism of these people and a sense that these colors now somehow belong to an enemy. Mary Ilyushina, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Aug. 2022 While fans were absolutely thrilled by the new show, there were some mixed feelings about the hosts. Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 20 Aug. 2022 Ari Aster is another newish guy who inspires mixed feelings. Glenn Kenny, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English mixte
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing mixed
Kids Definition
mixed
adjective
ˈmikst
1
: made up of two or more kinds
mixed candy
2
: made up of both females and males
They sing in a mixed choir.
3
: made up of parts that are very different from one another
The movie got mixed reviews.
Medical Definition
mixed
adjective
ˈmikst
1
: combining features or exhibiting symptoms of more than one condition or disease
a mixed tumor
2
: producing more than one kind of secretion
mixed salivary glands
mixed 1 of 2
adjective
1
as in hybrid
being offspring produced by parents of different races, breeds, species, or genera our mixed dog has a greyhound's body but the features of a collie Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- hybrid
- crossbred
- hybridized
- cross
- mongrel
- grade
- coldblood
- crossed
- half-bred
- interbred
- trihybrid
- outcrossed
- cold-blooded
- dihybrid
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- blooded
- purebred
- thoroughbred
- inbred
- pedigree
- pedigreed
- full-blooded
- straightbred
- linebred
- full-blood
2
as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts the continuing education program offers a very mixed selection of courses Synonyms & Similar Words
- eclectic
- varied
- assorted
- diverse
- heterogeneous
- miscellaneous
- messy
- combined
- chaotic
- indiscriminate
- patchwork
- promiscuous
- blended
- littered
- various
- motley
- intermixed
- magpie
- kitchen-sink
- mingled
- intermingled
- muddled
- incorporated
- disparate
- jumbled
- amalgamated
- confused
- raggle-taggle
- commingled
- messed
- ragtag
- fused
- merged
- divergent
- piebald
- multifarious
- multiple
- composite
- hybrid
- manifold
- cluttered
- sundry
- disordered
- multiplex
- conglomerate
- commixed
- disarranged
- unclassified
- myriad
- disheveled
- disarrayed
- dishevelled
- unsorted
- conglomerated
- farraginous
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- homogeneous
- same
- uniform
- identical
- separate
- like
- monolithic
- distinct
- individual
- distinctive
- alike
mixed
2 of 2verb
1
as in combined
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout those ingredients should not be mixed until the last stage of the recipe Synonyms & Similar Words
- combined
- blended
- integrated
- amalgamated
- merged
- incorporated
- intermixed
- added
- intermingled
- mingled
- fused
- commingled
- melded
- comingled
- stirred
- homogenized
- composited
- commixed
- conflated
- immixed
- united
- blent
- concreted
- interfused
- immingled
- weaved
- admixed
- cut in
- emulsified
- compounded
- folded
- tossed
- coalesced
- linked
- intertwined
- conjoined
- joined
- beat (in)
- knit
- knitted
- interweaved
- wove
- interwove
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- separated
- divided
- broke down
- dispersed
- scattered
- divorced
- unmixed
- dissolved
- broke up
- cleaved
- split
- severed
- ruptured
- parted
- cleft
- disjoined
- detached
- sundered
- disunited
- disengaged
2
as in mingled
to take part in social activities happily mixing with the other guests at the party Synonyms & Similar Words
- mingled
- associated
- socialized
- fraternized
- rubbed elbows
- went out
- rubbed shoulders
- stepped out
- hobnobbed
- reveled
- partied
- circulated
- caroused
- revelled
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- avoided
- shunned
- eschewed
- slighted
- snubbed
Phrases Containing mixed
- stairways
- stairwell
- stairwells
- staithe
- staithes
- staiths
- stakage
- stake
- stake a claim
- stake and bound
- stake boat
- stake body
- stake down
- stake driver
- stake horse
- stake net
- stake of Zion
- stake one's life on
- stake one's life on (something)
- stake one's life on something
- stake presidency
- stake truck
- stake-and-rider
- staked
- staked out