C2adjectiveemotionspsychology
US/ˈdʒɑːr.ɪŋ/
UK/ˈdʒɑː.rɪŋ/
unpleasant or shocking because it is very different from what is around it or what you expected
In context
Going straight from a quiet retreat back to city traffic was jarring.
The jarring sound of the alarm clock ruined my morning mood.
His rude joke struck a jarring note at the funeral.
Words that go with jarring
adjective + noun
- jarring noteThe angry speech struck a jarring note at the celebration.
- jarring contrastThere is a jarring contrast between the luxury hotels and the slums nearby.
- jarring soundThe jarring sound of drilling woke the whole street.
- jarring effectBright office lights can have a jarring effect after a night shift.
- jarring experienceMoving abroad alone at sixteen was a jarring experience.