Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

mixed blessing

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.96 in modern English

Syllables
mixed b-less-ing
IPA
26
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Something that has both good and bad features.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

mixed blessings (plural)

Phrases

a blessing and a curse blessing in disguise cut both ways

Frequently Paired Words

a blessing and a curse blessing in disguise cut both ways

Synonyms

double-edged sword

Questions

What does mixed blessing mean?
Something that has both good and bad features.

How to pronounce mixed blessing

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