CEFR B2

clashing

adjective

Meaning

Being in strong disagreement or conflict, often leading to an unpleasant or disharmonious effect.

Examples

The bright orange and neon pink were clashing terribly in her outfit.
Their clashing personalities made it difficult for them to work together on the project.

Synonyms: conflicting, discordant, incompatible, antagonistic

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clashing (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈklæʃɪŋ/

Definition

Being in strong disagreement or conflict, often leading to an unpleasant or disharmonious effect.

Examples

The bright orange and neon pink were clashing terribly in her outfit.
Their clashing personalities made it difficult for them to work together on the project.
The sound of clashing cymbals added a dramatic effect to the orchestral piece.

How to Use clashing

clashing colors (collocation): Colors that do not look good together. — "She avoided wearing clashing colors to the interview."
clashing opinions (collocation): Strongly opposing viewpoints. — "The committee had clashing opinions on the new policy."
clashing personalities (collocation): Personalities that are very different and cause conflict. — "Their clashing personalities often led to arguments."

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