mixed message

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Definition of mixed message in English English dictionary

Any communication that is contradictory, inconsistent, or unclear, especially in its motive or intent

Don't you think it's sending a mixed message for the magazine to put Lose Five Pounds in A Month right next to Ten Easy Desserts?.

Hyphenation

mixed mes·sage

Turkish pronunciation

mîkst mesıc

Pronunciation

/ˈməkst ˈmesəʤ/ /ˈmɪkst ˈmɛsəʤ/