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Jarring: meaning, definitions and examples

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jarring

 

[ ˈdʒɑːrɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,922, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.