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

One of the most jarring elements of Baird’s documentary — as with most nonfiction projects about Palestinians released in the last few years — is how much of the language featured in the film echoes the contemporary moment. — Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2026 Every detail is superb, from the double strap across the chest to the collar, to the slightly off-white background which means that the bright secondary colours aren’t too jarring. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Verb

Swims said coming home after being on the road can actually be jarring at first. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 This puzzle is stuffed with nuance, pleasing crosses and a lot of simply terrific, ridiculously evocative stuff — for example, a jarring assortment of lovely trivia intersecting with some hideous ailments at more than one juncture. — Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jarring

Recent Examples of Synonyms for jarring

Adjective

The results were particularly surprising as most polls had either SNS ahead or locked in a dead heat.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
During our conversation, Kushner wavered between tough-guy talk and surprising delicacy.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of surprising

Adjective

Police described the Nissan as having black wheels, a black rear bumper and a loud exhaust.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
The oil-rich province of Alberta has rejected the pathway to secession and will remain part of Canada, landing a definitive blow to a fringe but loud campaign which sought support from the US.

— Max Saltman, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of loud

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Like law enforcement agents everywhere, they’re disposed to bickering about jurisdiction or pumping each other for off-limits information.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
There’s striker Josie Gordon, bickering twin sisters Siobhan and Niamh, glove-shunning goalie Katie ‘Boots’ Quinn and couple Maddie and Margy.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of bickering

Verb

Protests last week devolved into mayhem, with people setting fires, storming public buildings, smashing shop windows, looting and clashing with police.

— ELITSA GADEVA, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Aside from clashing over national topics like tariffs, the Iran war, artificial intelligence and Social Security, the candidates were asked about jobs in Michigan, the auto industry and education.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of clashing

Verb

The Virginia appeals court is being asked to invalidate the amendment, arguing state lawmakers failed to follow proper procedures before putting it before voters.

— Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
Means, along with his sister, came to prominence within the MAHA movement by arguing that ultraprocessed foods, additives and pesticides could be blamed for many of the chronic health conditions facing Americans.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of arguing

Verb

There has also been conflicting information about whether full access to the networks has been restored.

— Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Separate challenges to the law divided two federal circuit courts, which issued conflicting decisions in April, only 11 days apart.

— Michael Kunzelman, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of conflicting

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