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Severely lacking in harmony or congruence, especially aesthetically
“The sharp rhythms and the jarring colors have the same savage feeling as the subject matter.”
Harsh, loud or discordant to the ears
“If that is not possible, the remedy is to provide oneself with ear-flaps and keep out the jarring noises.”
Unpleasant or disagreeable in nature
“A person from a rural farming community may find living in the big city a jarring experience.”
Startling, surprising or shocking in an unexpected way
“From such jarring evidence, what decision are we come to, or what are we to believe?”
Causing distress or dismay
“I have, on more than one occasion, received the jarring news of a dear friend or family member's untimely passing.”
Jerking or jolting, or causing someone or something to physically jerk or jolt
“The jarring collision sent them spinning back left.”
Distinguished by a unique attribute
Violently disturbed or agitated
The state of being varied or diverse
Requiring, or involving, great mental or physical effort
Harsh or inhospitable in nature, especially of an environment or conditions
Characterized by shaking or quivering
Having a somber or dismal atmosphere or nature
Rough, raucous or boisterous in nature
Jarringly bright or dazzling in appearance or colors
A lack of harmony or concord
A mix of discordant sounds
A violent shock as from a heavy blow
An act or sound of scraping, grinding or grating
A (typically heated) verbal argument
A painful muscular cramp or spasm of some part of the body
Present participle for to quiver or vibrate due to being shaken or struck
“Once again the aircraft was beginning to jolt and jar as it raced ahead faster and faster across the rocky terrain.”
Present participle for to knock or strike sharply, especially causing a vibrating movement
“He hit the container with a hammer, hoping he could jar it loose.”
Present participle for to be out of harmony, usually noticeably
“The bright orange of the walls jar with the light pastels of the furnishings.”
Present participle for to have an unpleasant or disturbing effect
“The more you begin to jar on one another's nerves, the more you'll find yourself remembering the ease and freedom of the life you used to know.”
Present participle for to complain or argue about something, often angrily
“The two directors could never agree on anything and would constantly jar.”
Present participle for to put into a bottle (or bottles)
Present participle for to emit or make an unpleasant rasping sound
Present participle for to cramp, twist or strain a muscle, causing painful stiffness
Present participle for to offend the moral feelings of
Present participle for to strike or collide with a loud noise
Present participle for to astonishingly impact, strike, or hit somebody in the face, catching immediate attention
Present participle for to be unlike or dissimilar
Present participle for to suffuse with vigor, life, energy, or spirit
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