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clashing

Incompatible or conflicting in nature, timing, or opinion. / Visually discordant or not matching, especially regarding colors or patterns.
Adjective
pl: clashings

This term describes a sharp, jarring lack of harmony. When applied to aesthetics or sound, it suggests a visual or auditory repulsion where two elements fight for dominance rather than complementing each other. It carries a stronger sense of irritation or error than a simple "difference."

In social or political contexts, the word evokes a sense of immediate, high-energy friction. Whether describing opposing ideologies or physical combat, it implies a direct and often violent collision. Unlike "disagreeing," which can be quiet or passive, "clashing" suggests an active, noisy, or aggressive confrontation.

Meanings

Adjective

Incompatible or conflicting in nature, timing, or opinion.

Clashing schedules.

Adjective

Visually discordant or not matching, especially regarding colors or patterns.

Clashing colors.

Examples

Those clashing colors make my eyes hurt.

Those clashing colors make my eyes hurt.

I cannot attend the meeting because of clashing schedules.

I cannot attend the meeting because of clashing schedules.

Business

Her dress and shoes are clashing horribly.

Her dress and shoes are clashing horribly.

We have clashing opinions on how to handle the project.

We have clashing opinions on how to handle the project.

Office

The two knights entered the arena with clashing swords.

The two knights entered the arena with clashing swords.

Fantasy

I wonder if these patterns are clashing too much.

I wonder if these patterns are clashing too much.

The clashing interests of the two families led to a feud.

The clashing interests of the two families led to a feud.

History

Stop wearing those clashing stripes with polka dots.

Stop wearing those clashing stripes with polka dots.

Their clashing personalities made it impossible to work together.

Their clashing personalities made it impossible to work together.

Office

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