mixed signals — confusing or contradictory messages, feelings, or intentions that make it hard to understand what someone really means
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: confusing or contradictory messages, feelings, or intentions that make it hard to understand what someone really means
Pronunciation (IPA): /mɪkst ˈsɪɡnəlz/
Example Sentences
- My cat gives me mixed signals — she meows for attention, then bites me when I pet her.
- The company sent mixed signals about the layoffs, first denying them, then confirming.
- She smiles at me every day but never texts back — I'm getting so many mixed signals!
mixed signals
NOUN[/mɪkst ˈsɪɡnəlz/]
confusing or contradictory messages, feelings, or intentions that make it hard to understand what someone really means
She's sending mixed signals — smiling one minute, ignoring him the next.
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“My cat gives me mixed signals — she meows for attention, then bites me when I pet her.”
“The company sent mixed signals about the layoffs, first denying them, then confirming.”
“She smiles at me every day but never texts back — I'm getting so many mixed signals!”
“The weather forecast gave mixed signals: sunny in the morning, thunderstorm warning by noon.”
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