Jarring: meaning, definitions and examples
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jarring
[ ˈdʒɑːrɪŋ ]
sound
Having a harsh, discordant sound; grating; incongruous; clashing.
Synonyms
clashing, discordant, dissonant, grating, harsh
Examples of usage
- The jarring sound of the alarm clock woke me up.
- Her jarring voice echoed through the empty hallway.
- The jarring clash of cymbals interrupted the peaceful atmosphere.
- The jarring noise of construction outside made it difficult to concentrate.
- The sudden jarring noise startled the birds in the trees.
impact
To have a harsh, grating, or discordant effect on someone's nerves, feelings, or senses.
Synonyms
disconcert, disturb, jolt, shock, unsettle
Examples of usage
- The constant honking of car horns was starting to jar on my nerves.
- His rude comments jarred with the friendly atmosphere of the party.
- The sudden change in temperature jarred her senses.
- The violent movie scenes jarred with her peaceful outlook on life.
Translations
Translations of the word "jarring" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desconcertante
🇮🇳 चौंकाने वाला
🇩🇪 erschütternd
🇮🇩 mengagetkan
🇺🇦 шокуючий
🇵🇱 szokujący
🇯🇵 衝撃的な
🇫🇷 choquant
🇪🇸 impactante
🇹🇷 sarsıcı
🇰🇷 충격적인
🇸🇦 مزعج
🇨🇿 šokující
🇸🇰 šokujúci
🇨🇳 令人震惊的
🇸🇮 pretresljiv
🇮🇸 áfall
🇰🇿 есеңгірететін
🇬🇪 შემაწუხებელი
🇦🇿 sarsıdıcı
🇲🇽 impactante
Word origin
The word 'jarring' originated from the Middle English word 'jaren', meaning 'to make a harsh, discordant noise'. It evolved over time to encompass not only sound but also the impact of something being incongruous or clashing. The adjective form of 'jarring' has been used since the 17th century to describe harsh or discordant sounds, while the verb form emerged later to describe the impact something has on one's nerves or senses.
See also: jar.