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Vocabulary Entry
jarring
|adjective • verb • noun
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A
adjective
Producing a harsh or discordant sound; clashing.
Example Sentences
"The jarring noise woke me up in the middle of the night."
"She wore a jarring combination of colors that hurt my eyes."
"The sudden change in music was jarring during the quiet scene."
V
verb
To have an unpleasant or disturbing effect; to clash or conflict.
Example Sentences
"The loud music jarred me out of my thoughts."
"Their opinions on the matter jarred against each other loudly."
"The unexpected news jarred him emotionally."
N
noun
A harsh or discordant sound.
Example Sentences
"I heard a jarring as I walked past the construction site."
"The pianist hit a jarring that disrupted the performance."
"The jarring of the alarm startled everyone."