jarring
/ˈdʒɑrɪŋ/
adjective
- Causing a shock or unpleasant surprise because it is unexpected or out of place.
- His loud laugh was jarring in the quiet library.
- The bright pink walls were a jarring contrast to the calm gray furniture.
- The sudden change in music felt jarring to the audience.
- Having a harsh, discordant, or grating sound.
- The jarring noise of the alarm made everyone cover their ears.
- She found the sound of two radios playing different stations jarring.
- The jarring screech of the brakes stopped the conversation.
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noun
- The act or result of causing a shock or unpleasant sensation.
- There was a jarring in the machine that signaled a problem.
- The jarring of the train as it stopped made him spill his coffee.
- The constant jarring of the old car made the ride uncomfortable.