jarring

adjective
UK: /ˈdʒɑː.rɪŋ/
US: /ˈdʒɑːr.ɪŋ/

  1. Producing a harsh, discordant sound.

    1. The music was jarring to my ears.
    2. The jarring noise of the construction woke the whole neighborhood abruptly.

  2. Causing a shock or unpleasant surprise.

    1. The news was jarring to hear.
    2. It was particularly jarring to see him after such a long absence, and he looked unwell.

  3. Incongruous or unsuitable in a way that is disturbing.

    1. The colors were jarring together.
    2. The modern architecture is jarring in the otherwise historic neighborhood, which causes concern.

Synonyms

discordant grating harrowing shocking unsettling abrasive
jarring verb

  1. Present participle of 'jar': causing a physical shock or jolt.

    1. The bus was jarring me around.
    2. The bumpy road was jarring the passengers in the old vehicle significantly.

  2. Present participle of 'jar': having an unpleasant effect.

    1. His words are jarring on my nerves.
    2. The whole experience of the negotiation was jarring on everyone involved, causing strain.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "jarring" in English means: Producing a harsh, discordant sound., Causing a shock or unpleasant surprise., Incongruous or unsuitable in a way that is disturbing..

The phonetic transcription of "jarring" is /ˈdʒɑː.rɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈdʒɑːr.ɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "jarring": discordant, grating, harrowing, shocking, unsettling, abrasive.

Example usage of "jarring": "The music was jarring to my ears.". More examples on the page.