JARRING Synonyms: 229 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈjär-iŋ

Definition of jarring

as in surprising

causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness the jarring news that major financial institutions were on the verge of collapse

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as in loud

disagreeable to one's aesthetic or artistic sense the final chord of that song is too jarring for me

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jarring

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verb

present participle of jar

as in bickering

to express different opinions about something often angrily those two coworkers have such incompatible personalities that it's no wonder they constantly jar

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as in clashing

to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably the bright orange of the walls jars with the light pastels of the furnishings

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Recent Examples of jarring

Adjective

The jarring effect on the community Tur, the NoiseOff founder, was one of the first community advocates to sound the alarm over the Rumbler. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 With the help of team psychologist Dr Pippa Grange, England cultivated a team ethos in a manner that was incongruous to generations before them — and felt somewhat jarring, based on English societal norms. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026

Verb

The moment was so emotionally draining and jarring that coach Kevin Stefanski immediately called a halt to the day's practice. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 And though some may find the modern speech jarring, what’s the alternative? — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for jarring

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Paying the balance may seem like the simplest way to deal with the issue, but sending money without understanding the debt's status could have surprising consequences.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
The Lucky star, 68, caught up with PEOPLE about the Lucky series finale and the surprising decision that her criminal character makes during her final scenes of the Apple TV thriller.

— Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of surprising

Adjective

The musician gave an update on her upcoming album — and opened up about a startling 2019 health scare.

— Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026
Transit has this tremendous scale and a startling capacity to shift between the intimate and the grand, as well as an intricate architecture.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of startling

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The students are challenging those actions in federal court, arguing that FIU's policy – and its application to their silent demonstration – violates their First Amendment rights.

— Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
On Monday, prosecutors submitted a six-page pleading to the judge arguing against restricting the accuser's testimony.

— John Lynch, Arkansas Online, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of arguing

Verb

Public health experts worry that conflicting messages will cause confusion, discouraging people from getting another shot.

— Rob Stein, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026
The incident and conflicting user experiences highlight some of the challenges of relying on smart devices for critical tasks, like ensuring a furry loved one gets food.

— Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2026

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