jarring
adjective
jar·ring ˈjär-iŋ 
: having a harshly concussive, disagreeable, or discordant effect
a jarring tackle
It is not hard to imagine how the wounded will fare in a long jarring ride over rough roads …
William Baxter
William BaxterAfter watching the British reports, I found the American ones jarring. Michael Massing
Michael MassingThere is not a single jarring note from the minute you enter this turn-of-the-century palazzo, lovingly restored to its glory days … Kati Marton
Kati Marton jarringly adverb
jarringly harsh language
a jarringly hard hit
… an aroma that I found jarringly distracting … Randal Caparoso
Randal Caparoso The book is his angry, raunchy, opinionated, sometimes moving, jarringly frank autobiography … Brad Darrach
Brad Darrach 
Synonyms
- amazing
- astonishing
- astounding
- blindsiding
- dumbfounding
- dumfounding
- eye-opening
- flabbergasting
- jaw-dropping
- jolting
- shocking
- startling
- stunning
- stupefying
- surprising
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Word History
First Known Use
1552, in the meaning defined above
jarring 1 of 2
adjective
1
as in surprising
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness the jarring news that major financial institutions were on the verge of collapse Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- surprising
- startling
- shocking
- amazing
- jolting
- stunning
- unexpected
- astonishing
- wonderful
- stupefying
- astounding
- incredible
- awesome
- breathtaking
- awful
- dumbfounding
- flabbergasting
- blindsiding
- dumfounding
- jaw-dropping
- unusual
- miraculous
- eye-opening
- disconcerting
- confusing
- discomfiting
- bewildering
- upsetting
- staggering
- unanticipated
- unforeseen
- spectacular
- perplexing
- extraordinary
- noticeable
- confounding
- dismaying
- remarkable
- impressive
- wondrous
- uncommon
- portentous
- sublime
- incomprehensible
- unlikely
- striking
- stupendous
- unbelievable
- inconceivable
- befuddling
- unimaginable
- muddling
- unthinkable
- marvelous
- sensational
- unannounced
- marvellous
- phenomenal
- notable
- rare
- conspicuous
- prodigious
- heart-stopping
- unwonted
- flustering
- outstanding
- nonplusing
- nonplussing
- fabulous
- unique
- singular
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unsurprising
- common
- typical
- normal
- usual
- ordinary
- mundane
- customary
- unremarkable
- unexceptional
2
as in loud
disagreeable to one's aesthetic or artistic sense the final chord of that song is too jarring for me Synonyms & Similar Words
- loud
- harsh
- grotesque
- grating
- ugly
- unpleasant
- unaesthetic
- jolting
- disgusting
- unpleasing
- garish
- bizarre
- gaudy
- tawdry
- odd
- flashy
- acid
- dissonant
- inartistic
- inelegant
- tacky
- repulsive
- shocking
- disagreeable
- clashing
- clumsy
- artless
- repugnant
- uncouth
- raucous
- blaring
- obscene
- disharmonious
- tasteless
- vulgar
- inharmonious
- unartistic
- unmelodious
- jangling
- unmusical
- crude
- uncultured
- outlandish
- discordant
- gross
- unrefined
- graceless
- rude
- raspy
- off-key
- ragged
- kinky
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- aesthetic
- artful
- artistic
- beautiful
- esthetic
- attractive
- good
- appealing
- harmonious
- pleasing
- agreeable
- becoming
- soothing
- comforting
- felicitous
- calming
- subdued
- aesthetical
- comely
- softened
- esthetical
- graceful
- seemly
- elegant
- tasteful
- harmonizing
- gracious
- polished
- refined
- cultured
jarring
2 of 2verb
1
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- bickering
- clashing
- arguing
- fighting
- quarreling
- brawling
- squabbling
- quibbling
- argufying
- wrangling
- spatting
- quarrelling
- altercating
- falling out
- challenging
- locking horns
- hassling
- rowing
- discussing
- controverting
- tiffing
- brabbling
- butting heads
- daring
- scrapping
- disputing
- bandying words
- debating
- nitpicking
- mixing it up
- protesting
- contending
- tangling
- defying
- fussing
- contesting
- objecting
- considering
- kicking
- caviling
- cavilling
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- coexisting
- accepting
- getting along
- agreeing
- concurring
- consenting
- assenting
2
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- clashing
- conflicting
- colliding
- differing
- discording
- disagreeing
- grating
- jangling
- disaccording
- galling
- engaging
- chafing
- dissenting
- combating
- fighting
- battling
- combatting
- warring (against)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- fitting
- according
- blending
- matching
- conforming (to or with)
- corresponding
- harmonizing
- coinciding
- agreeing
- concurring
- assenting