adj

clashing

Clashing (adj) means not going well together; conflicting or mismatched, especially in appearance or opinion. Example: “She wore clashing patterns on purpose for a bold look.”

adj

Not going well together; conflicting or mismatched, especially in appearance or opinion.

"She wore clashing patterns on purpose for a bold look."

"They had clashing views on how to raise the kids."

How to use clashing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes things — colours, opinions, schedules — that don't fit together or conflict.

Common pairings

clashing colours clashing personalities clashing schedules

Word forms

more clashing comparative, clashings plural, most clashing superlative

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She wore _____ patterns on purpose for a bold look.

Rhymes for clashing

dashing washing lashing bashing smashing flashing crashing trashing slashing thrashing splashing squashing

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Frequently asked questions

What does “clashing” mean?

The word “clashing” means not going well together; conflicting or mismatched, especially in appearance or opinion. In plain terms, describes things — colours, opinions, schedules — that don't fit together or conflict.

How do you use “clashing” in a sentence?

Here is “clashing” used in a sentence: “She wore clashing patterns on purpose for a bold look.”

What part of speech is “clashing”?

“Clashing” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of clashing?

"clashing" (adj) means not going well together; conflicting or mismatched, especially in appearance or opinion.