jarring
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.
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.
Origin of jarring
1Other words from jarring
- jar·ring·ly, adverb
- un·jar·ring, adjective
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How to use jarring in a sentence
This year in particular, my friends would be disappointed if I didn’t come through with ribbon-tied jars of my granola, warmly fragrant with cinnamon and cloves, and festive with dried cranberries and crystalized ginger.
Homemade granola, with cranberry and ginger, is baked into my winter routine | Ellie Krieger | December 10, 2020 | Washington PostHe twisted the jar open, handed me a toothpick, and motioned for me to fish out a hunk of cheese.
Rescue dried-out cheese with this simple trick | By Benjamin Kember/Saveur | December 8, 2020 | Popular-ScienceRepeat again, then wipe out the jar, thoroughly wipe down the chain, and leave the chain in a sunny location to dry for an hour.
Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the water and jars to cool slightly, then use the jar lifter to remove them one by one from the pot.
Place a lid on your stock pot and allow the jars to boil for at least 40 minutes.
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 | THE DAILY BEASTThey sign off—jarringly, with a forced smile, reminiscent of his December 2000 concession speech: “Hope to see you soon.”
Silverman's big break came with a cameo in 2005's The Aristocrats, when she told a jarringly bawdy version of the famous joke.
Jarringly, both Drew and Jill seemed complicit with the producers rather than with us, the patients.
Yet so convincingly does Sidibe play the part that meeting the actress for the first time is jarringly surreal.
What piece Of this state-wheel, which winds up Antoninus, Is broke, it runs so jarringly?
The Plays of Philip Massinger | Philip MassingerThe answer sounded jarringly on the irritated nerves of the disappointed rival.
Eugene Aram, Complete | Edward Bulwer-LyttonPrince Allegro's voice broke jarringly upon her recollections.
The Title Market | Emily PostOn this scene of harmony and good-fellowship Mr. Saltzburg's chord intruded jarringly.
Jill the Reckless | P. G. (Pelham Grenville) WodehouseAnd 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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