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personality conflict

American  
[pur-suh-nal-i-tee kahn-flikt] / ˌpɜr səˈnæl ɪ ti ˌkɑn flɪkt /
Also personality clash

noun

personality conflicts plural
  1. a more or less continuous state of discord between individuals because of their very different styles of relating, tastes, assumptions, and other personal characteristics.


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“A simple personality conflict, it does not disqualify an offer,” Mr. Pascarella said.

From New York Times Apr. 14, 2022

“It looks like it’s driven by personality conflict rather than by strategic realignment.”

From Washington Post Sep. 9, 2020

It’s ridiculous, but I feel like I have a personality conflict with a 5-year-old.

From Slate Apr. 27, 2020

Speaking anonymously, three administration officials told the Associated Press Alles’ departure stemmed from a personality conflict within the agency.

From The Guardian Apr. 8, 2019

The trouble with my family is that since we hardly ever see each other, we have plenty of time to forget how much personality conflict we all have when it comes right down to it.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

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