adj
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jarring
jah-rihng
Jarring (adj) means causing an unpleasant shock or a sense of unsettling discord. Example: “It was jarring to see the quiet village so full of tourists.”
adj
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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
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Word forms
- Plural
- jarrings
- Comparative
- more jarring
- Superlative
- most jarring
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What does “jarring” mean?
The word “jarring” means causing an unpleasant shock or a sense of unsettling discord. In plain terms, describes something that clashes with expectations in an uncomfortable or unsettling way.
How do you pronounce “jarring”?
“Jarring” is pronounced jah-rihng ([d͡ʒɑːrɪŋ] in IPA).
How do you use “jarring” in a sentence?
Here is “jarring” used in a sentence: “It was jarring to see the quiet village so full of tourists.”
What part of speech is “jarring”?
“Jarring” is an adjective.
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