As a rare, invariable (indeclinable) adjective: mixed, inconsistent; containing different, partly contradictory elements. Mainly used in modern colloquial language.
example
Ihre Gefühle für ihn waren total mix, eine Mischung aus Zuneigung und Ärger.
Her feelings for him were totally mixed, a combination of affection and annoyance.
Usage tips
Connection to the noun 'der Mix'
This rare adjective is derived from the English loanword 'der Mix' (the mixture). It describes a state that seems like an unclear or contradictory mixture.
EXAMPLE
Sein Stil ist ziemlich mix, er kombiniert alte und neue Kleidung.
His style is pretty mixed; he combines old and new clothes.
Colloquial style
The use of 'mix' as an adjective is very colloquial and typical of youth language. It is almost never used in formal or written contexts.
EXAMPLE
Meine Laune ist heute total mix.
My mood is totally mixed today.
Invariable adjective
'Mix' is invariable (indeclinable) as an adjective, so it does not take any endings. It is used almost exclusively predicatively, that is, after verbs like 'sein' (to be) or 'wirken' (to seem/appear).
EXAMPLE
Die Stimmung auf der Party war irgendwie mix.
The mood at the party was somehow mixed.
Compare with
antonym
Mix vs einheitlich
uniform / consistent
'mix' and 'einheitlich' are opposites when it comes to the composition or design of something. 'mix' describes something mixed or inconsistent, with different elements side by side. The word is rare and rather colloquial. 'einheitlich', by contrast, means that everything is uniform or looks as if it follows the same pattern. For clothing, design, rules, or colors, 'einheitlich' sounds very natural. Put simply: 'mix' feels varied and colorfully mixed, while 'einheitlich' feels uniform and orderly.
Mix
Die Meinungen im Team waren ziemlich mix, einige waren dafür und andere dagegen.
The opinions in the team were quite mixed; some were in favor and others were against it.
einheitlich
Nach dem Gespräch hat Marie die Wände in der Wohnung einheitlich weiß gestrichen.
After the discussion, Marie painted the walls in the apartment a uniform white.