jarring

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Unpleasantly shocking or out of place; clashing.

   The cheerful music felt jarring at such a sad event.

2. 2
   adj

   Making a harsh, unpleasant sound.

   The jarring screech of the iron gate scared me.

3. 3
   noun

   A sudden jolting movement or shock.

   The constant jarring of the old truck made the long ride exhausting.

From jar (“to clash, conflict, disturb”) + -ing.

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