adj
jarring
jah-rihng
adj
1
Causing an unpleasant shock or a sense of unsettling discord.
"It was jarring to see the quiet village so full of tourists."
"The film's abrupt ending felt jarring after such a slow build-up."
How to Use Jarring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something that clashes with expectations in an uncomfortable or unsettling way.
Common pairings
jarring contrast
jarring experience
jarring transition
Word Forms
more jarring comparative, jarrings plural, most jarring superlative
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