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adj

clashing

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

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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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