JARRING Synonyms: 229 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈjär-iŋ

Definition of jarring

as in surprising

causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness the jarring news that major financial institutions were on the verge of collapse

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as in loud

disagreeable to one's aesthetic or artistic sense the final chord of that song is too jarring for me

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jarring

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verb

present participle of jar

as in bickering

to express different opinions about something often angrily those two coworkers have such incompatible personalities that it's no wonder they constantly jar

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as in clashing

to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably the bright orange of the walls jars with the light pastels of the furnishings

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Recent Examples of jarring

Adjective

Rebecca Nurse Homestead, Danvers The sixth episode makes a jarring time jump back to 1702, introducing town founder Richard Warren (Hamish Linklater) and his wife Sarah Westcott Warren (Betty Gilpin). — Nicholas Derenzo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026 Which is why Falwell’s brash fusion of Christian theology and public policy felt so jarring. — Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2026

Verb

In one team period alone, Barron knifed in front of Pat Bryant on a short catch for what would have been, at minimum, a jarring hit just after a catch. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 6 Aug. 2026 The season opens with the jarring image of Coach Lasso manning a supermarket register. — Judy Berman, Time, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jarring

Recent Examples of Synonyms for jarring

Adjective

The timing of the sale was a shock to much of the organization, though the decision to move on was less surprising.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Buttafuoco’s interview came out during the start of the Venice Film Festival, and the occasion led the art Biennale to find a surprising supporter in Sergei Loznitsa, perhaps the most famous Ukrainian filmmaker working today.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of surprising

Adjective

The satiety and blood-sugar argument keeps getting louder from clinicians.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
Rooms All 195 rooms are dressed in a soft gray and blue palette, and the energy is calm and soothing after a day in one of the loudest parts of Manhattan.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of loud

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But the move risks clashing with Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s own plans to shrink the Fed’s balance sheet — and with any Fed decision to tighten monetary policy.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 29 Aug. 2026
About 500 protesters gathered on the Capitol steps Wednesday afternoon in opposition to legislation that offers to withhold immigrant support providers’ addresses from the public, clashing with a group of counterprotesters.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of clashing

Adjective

Scott London Every year, Black Rock City appears on a dry lakebed in one of Nevada’s harshest areas, then disappears just as fast.

— Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Hig has bunkered down with a grouchy companion, Bangley (Josh Brolin), who thrives in this harsh world.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of harsh

Verb

The group has—so far unsuccessfully—called on both the NCAA and Big 12 to end the affiliation, arguing against universities participating in a youth-facing marketing campaign for energy drinks.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Approaching a parent with love and concern instead of arguing for their treatment can help alleviate a lot of stress.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of arguing

Verb

The tome is a more experimental offering than traditional fiction, and relies heavily on the conflicting narration from commenters and Agnes’ internal dialogue.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
King Charles and his heir, Prince William, have long wanted, and taken steps to create, a streamlined royal family — one more in keeping with the modern world and the often-conflicting desires of the British public.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of conflicting

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