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mixed reaction

mixed reaction noun: the state of diverse reception, when there are many who praise something while there are also many who dislike it.

Noun

mixed reaction (plural mixed reactions)

  1. The state of diverse reception, when there are many who praise something while there are also many who dislike it.
    • My favorite computer game was met with mixed reactions.
  2. (ironical) An unmixed reaction, usually opposition.

Forms of mixed reaction

pluralmixed reactions

Questions about mixed reaction

What does mixed reaction mean?
Mixed reaction means the state of diverse reception, when there are many who praise something while there are also many who dislike it.
What part of speech is mixed reaction?
Mixed reaction is a noun.
What is the plural of mixed reaction?
The plural of mixed reaction is mixed reactions.

Words near mixed reaction in the dictionary

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