mixed — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Having two or more separate aspects.

   Synonyms

   heterogeneousambivalentconflictedequivocal

   Antonyms

   homogeneousunmixed

   Examples

   I get a very mixed feeling from this puzzling painting.

   The various studies produced mixed results.

2. Not completely pure, tainted or adulterated.

   Synonyms

   impurepolluted

   Antonyms

   pure

   Examples

   My joy was somewhat mixed when my partner said she was pregnant: it's a lot of responsibility.

3. Including both male(s) and female(s).

   Synonyms

   co-edunsegregated

   Antonyms

   single-sex

   Examples

   The tennis match was mixed, with a boy and a girl on each side.

   My son attends a mixed school, my daughter an all-girl grammar school.

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   We were the first paper to involve large numbers of gay men and lesbians: today, we remain the only truly mixed periodical in our community.

4. Stemming from two or more races or breeds.

   Synonyms

   hybridmongrel

   Antonyms

   pedigreepurepurebloodedpurebred

   Examples

   The benefit dog show has both mixed and single-breed competitions.

   Mixed blood can surprisingly produce inherited properties which neither parent showed

5. Polarizing; including both positive and negative feedback.

   Synonyms

   disunifyingdivisive

   Antonyms

   unanimousunifying

   Examples

   The movie has received mixed reviews from movie critics.

Adjective

1. consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

   Synonyms

   assortedmiscellaneousmotleysundry

   Examples

   an arrangement of assorted spring flowers

   assorted sizes

   More examples (3)

   miscellaneous accessories

   a mixed program of baroque and contemporary music

   a motley crew

2. involving or composed of different races

   Synonyms

   interracial

   Examples

   interracial schools

   a mixed neighborhood