mixed messages/signals

plural noun

: a showing of thoughts or feelings that are very different from each other
I don't know if he likes me; he keeps giving me mixed messages.
She's sending mixed signals about her feelings.

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Signaling Potential Economic Slowdown And Inflationary Pressures Nvidia, Sherwin Williams Join Dow; Oil Surges On OPEC+ Production Delay Stocks fell last week as markets gave mixed signals on earnings and tomorrow's election. Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 The Biden administration, however, has offered mixed signals in support of both the Bad River Band and Enbridge — and stopped short of any executive action, which many advocates say is their best recourse. Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2024 Amid mixed signals from the Trump and Harris campaigns, whether Khan is replaced after the election will be seen in Brussels as an indicator of the direction the new administration will take on big tech. Morgan Meaker, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024 Iranian officials are sending mixed signals about how the Islamic republic plans to respond to Israeli strikes within its borders. Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mixed messages/signals 

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