mixed reaction
noun
: a variety of responses among people
There has been a mixed reaction to the new policy.
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So far, there has been a mixed reaction to the development from other senior Russian officials.
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
This mixed reaction to Anora winning Best Picture at the Oscars shows how award ceremonies and social media can come together to create controversy by encouraging people to hold entrenched opinions.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
There was a mixed reaction in Flav’s replies representing both sides.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2025
Butler received a mixed reaction from the Miami crowd in his return.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 18 Jan. 2025
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
This mixed reaction to Anora winning Best Picture at the Oscars shows how award ceremonies and social media can come together to create controversy by encouraging people to hold entrenched opinions.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
There was a mixed reaction in Flav’s replies representing both sides.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2025
Butler received a mixed reaction from the Miami crowd in his return.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Mixed reaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixed%20reaction. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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