mixed emotions



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mixed emotions

Positive and negative emotions that are experienced simultaneously and are often in conflict with one another. I've got mixed emotions about starting college this fall: on the one hand, I can't wait to start the next chapter in my education, but, on the other, I will be so sad leaving my friends and family behind.
See also: emotion, mixed

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Joandrajo-AN-drəEnglish (Rare)
Baldick['bɔ:ldik]
Corneillekor-NAYFrench (Archaic)
Kari (1)-Norwegian
Anastasah-nah-STAHS (Bulgarian)Russian, Bulgarian
LasseLAHS-se (Danish, Finnish)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish