jar
noun
a broad-mouthed container, usually cylindrical and of glass or earthenware.
is jarring
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present progressiveof jar (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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For some Catholics, the rancor of recent days is jarring, but it doesn’t shock them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
The result is jarring and off-putting to look at, even if the participants seem to be having fun.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2025
Ohtani was repeatedly described by authorities as a “victim,” but the extent to which the Japanese player was seemingly oblivious about his personal finances and blindly trusting Mizuhara is jarring at first glance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2024
To specify why this is jarring, here's a reminder of what "Never Have I Ever" is about, and where the third season left us.
From Salon ● Jun. 8, 2023
The impact is jarring and hurts my shoulder a little, but I like the sound my feet made when they hit the floor.
From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth
