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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishDescribes things — colours, opinions, schedules — that don't fit together or conflict.
Common pairings
clashing colours
clashing personalities
clashing schedules
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Word forms
- Plural
- clashings
- Comparative
- more clashing
- Superlative
- most clashing
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She wore _____ patterns on purpose for a bold look.
Antonyms
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Rhymes for clashing
hashing
dashing
washing
lashing
bashing
smashing
flashing
crashing
trashing
slashing
thrashing
splashing
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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.
