jarring

[ jahr-ing ]

/ ˈdʒɑr ɪŋ /

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adjective

having a harshly unpleasant or disturbing effect on one’s nerves, feelings, thoughts, etc.:The news of my cancer diagnosis was both jarring and devastating.

(of sounds) producing a harshly unpleasant effect; discordant: I’d much rather wake up to a gentle vibration than to the jarring sound of my phone alarm.

conflicting, clashing, or disagreeing:There is a jarring contrast between the trees and open space of the peaceful park and its hostile border of gray concrete warehouses and parking garages.

vibrating or shaking; characterized by sudden, jerky movements:There was enough rock on that trail to make for a jarring ride on a bike with narrow wheels and no suspension.

noun

the act, state, or effect of clashing or conflicting:Paradoxically, the jarring of an encounter with the arts in the middle of outdoor urban space creates a connection between them.

the act of shaking or the state of being shaken; sudden, jerky movement:The seats had no padding and I felt bruises forming from the jarring of the truck.

the act of disturbing a person by harsh, discordant sound or by something unsettling, unexpected, or unpleasant:For UK readers, using the British text edition makes for a comfortable read without the jarring of unfamiliar spelling or phrasing.

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Origin of jarring

jar² + -ing² for the adjective senses; jar² + -ing¹ for the noun senses

OTHER WORDS FROM jarring

jar·ring·ly, adverbun·jar·ring, adjective

How to use jarring in a sentence

The artificiality of the TV show, when paired with the growing intimacy between the cast members, was often jarringly surreal.
The Surreal Genius of Bravo’s Rich Kids Docudrama ‘NYC Prep’|Amy Zimmerman|April 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They sign off—jarringly, with a forced smile, reminiscent of his December 2000 concession speech: “Hope to see you soon.”
Behind the Gores' Shocking Split|Lloyd Grove|June 2, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Silverman's big break came with a cameo in 2005's The Aristocrats, when she told a jarringly bawdy version of the famous joke.
Sarah Silverman on Getting Old and Having Kids|Rebecca Dana|April 19, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Jarringly, both Drew and Jill seemed complicit with the producers rather than with us, the patients.
Is Dr. Drew a Phony?|Duncan Roy|December 17, 2009|DAILY BEAST

Yet so convincingly does Sidibe play the part that meeting the actress for the first time is jarringly surreal.
The Powerful Force at the Center of Precious|Nicole LaPorte|November 2, 2009|DAILY BEAST
What piece Of this state-wheel, which winds up Antoninus, Is broke, it runs so jarringly?
The Plays of Philip Massinger|Philip Massinger
The answer sounded jarringly on the irritated nerves of the disappointed rival.
Eugene Aram, Complete|Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Prince Allegro's voice broke jarringly upon her recollections.
The Title Market|Emily Post
On this scene of harmony and good-fellowship Mr. Saltzburg's chord intruded jarringly.
Jill the Reckless|P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse
And then, as they neared the church, the clang of the bells burst forth loudly and jarringly.
Vera Nevill|Mrs. H. Lovett Cameron

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