in-betweenemotions
nounUK /ˌɪnbɪˈtwiːn ɪˈməʊʃənz/
US /ˌɪnbɪˈtwiːn ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
Feelings that are not one clear feeling but a mix of two or more feelings at the same time.
When she moved to a new school, she felt in-betweenemotions of excitement and worry.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A state of being unsure whether you feel happy or sad about something.
He had in-betweenemotions about leaving his old house.
3. Emotions that sit between two strong feelings, like love and anger.
After the argument, she was caught in in-betweenemotions toward her friend.
4. A passing mood that is not fully one emotion yet.
The in-betweenemotions before the big game made his stomach flutter.
5. A mix of feelings that is hard to name with just one word.
Her in-betweenemotions showed on her face as a small, puzzled smile.