Clashing Meaning in English

word · lemma: clash

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Definition

Describes things that oppose, disagree, or look bad together, such as ideas, colors, or personalities. Often used when something does not fit or is in conflict with something else.

Usage & Nuances

Used for both physical (like colors or patterns) and abstract (like opinions or plans) conflicts. Describes a negative or jarring combination. Common with 'clashing colors', 'clashing personalities', or 'clashing schedules'. Not used for physical fights—that's just 'clash'.

• Spanish: chocando - en conflicto
• Portuguese (BR): em conflito - em desacordo - que não combina
• Portuguese (PT): em conflito - em desacordo - que não combina
• Chinese (Simplified): 冲突的 - 不协调的
• Chinese (Traditional): 衝突的 - 不協調的
• Hindi: टकराव वाला - विरोधी
• Arabic: متعارض - متضارب
• Bengali: প্রতিকূল - সাংঘর্ষিক
• Russian: несовместимый - конфликтующий
• Japanese: ぶつかり合う - 調和しない
• Vietnamese: xung đột - đối nghịch - không hài hòa
• Korean: 충돌하는 - 어울리지 않는
• Turkish: uyuşmayan - çatışan
• Urdu: متصادم - متضاد
• Indonesian: bertabrakan - tidak serasi

Example Sentences

The designer liked the bold, clashing look for the new collection.

natural

The two clashing colors look strange together.

basic

Their clashing opinions made it hard to agree.

basic

She wore clashing patterns on her shirt and pants.

basic

I can’t make it on Friday—our schedules are clashing.

natural

Their clashing personalities make them argue all the time.

natural