1. Blended together into one unit or mass; intermingled.
2. Composed of a variety of differing, sometimes conflicting entities: viewed the change in management with mixed emotions; a closet full of mixed outfits. See synonyms at miscellaneous.
3. Made up of people of different sex, race, or social class.
4. 1. Descended from two or more races or breeds.
   2. Crossbred.

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