The difference between Impure and Mixed

When used as adjectives, impure means containing undesired intermixtures, whereas mixed means having two or more separate aspects.


Impure is also verb with the meaning: to defile.

check bellow for the other definitions of Impure and Mixed

  1. Impure as an adjective:

    Not pure Containing undesired intermixtures Unhallowed; defiled by something unholy, either physically by an objectionable substance, or morally by guilt or sin Unchaste; obscene

    Examples:

    "The impure gemstone was not good enough to be made into a necklace, so it was thrown out."

    "He was thinking impure thoughts involving a girl from school."

  1. Impure as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

    to defile; to pollute

  1. Mixed as a verb:

  1. Mixed as an adjective:

    Having two or more separate aspects.

    Examples:

    "I get a very mixed feeling from this puzzling painting."

  2. Mixed as an adjective:

    Not completely pure, tainted or adulterated.

    Examples:

    "My joy was somewhat mixed when my partner said she was pregnant: it's a lot of responsibility."

  3. Mixed as an adjective:

    Including both male(s) and female(s).

    Examples:

    "The tennis match was mixed with a boy and a girl on each side."

    "My son attends a mixed school, my daughter an all-girl grammar school."

  4. Mixed as an adjective:

    Stemming from two or more races or breeds

    Examples:

    "The benefit dog show has both mixed and single-breed competitions."

    "Mixed blood can surprisingly produce inherited properties which neither parent showed"