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clashing features

[/ˈklæʃɪŋ ˈfiːtʃərz/]
noun phrase
características conflitantes
1. Physical or personality traits that are incompatible, contradictory, or in conflict with each other
His clashing features made him appear both intimidating and approachable at the same time.
Suas características conflitantes o faziam parecer simultaneamente intimidador e acessível.
2. Visual elements in design or appearance that are discordant or aesthetically incongruous
The clashing features of modern and Victorian architecture created an unusual aesthetic.
As características conflitantes da arquitetura moderna e vitoriana criaram uma estética inusitada.
Synonyms
conflicting traitscontradictory featuresincongruous characteristicsdiscordant elementsincompatible attributes
Antonyms
harmonious featurescomplementary traitsconsistent characteristicsmatching featuresunified appearance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
características conflitantes
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
traços desarmônicos
Alternative colloquial form
São Paulo
características incompatíveis
More formal/technical usage
Portugal
características contraditórias
Preferred form in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a study in contrasts
oil and water
at odds with
pull in different directions
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