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jarring

UK
/ˈdʒɑːrɪŋ/
US
/ˈdʒɑrɪŋ/

Translations

jarringadjective
more jarring
Comp.
most jarring
Super.
UK
/ˈdʒɑːrɪŋ/
US
/ˈdʒɑrɪŋ/
secouantQui provoque un choc physique ou des secousses.
The jarring impact of the car hitting the pothole made everyone in the vehicle jump.
Le choc secouant de la voiture heurtant le nid-de-poule a fait sursauter tous les passagers.
choquantQui provoque une réaction émotionnelle forte, souvent désagréable.
The jarring news of the sudden accident left the community in shock.
La nouvelle choquante de l'accident soudain a laissé la communauté sous le choc.
discordantQui sonne de manière rude ou désagréable.
The song ended on a jarring note that made everyone wince.
La chanson s'est terminée sur une note discordante qui a fait grimacer tout le monde.
Additional translations
heurtantSe dit d'un contraste visuel ou stylistique désagréable.
Synonyms
shocking
striking
disconcerting
grating
harsh
incongruous
unsettling
discordant
Antonyms
harmonious
pleasant
soothing
jarringnoun
jarrings
pl
UK
/ˈdʒɑː.rɪŋ/
US
/ˈdʒɑːr.ɪŋ/
Gerund-derived noun denoting the act or instance of jolting or shaking.
secousseAction ou effet de secouer, de cahoter.
The constant jarring of the carriage made it hard to keep one’s balance.
La secousse constante de la voiture à cheval rendait difficile de garder l'équilibre.
discordanceEffet sonore rude ou déplaisant, ou contraste stylistique choquant.
The sudden jarring of metal against metal echoed through the warehouse.
La discordance soudaine du métal contre le métal résonna dans l'entrepôt.
jarverb

jarring

Gerund

jarred
Past Simple
jarred
Past Participle
jarring
Gerund
UK
/dʒɑː/
US
/dʒɑr/
secouerAu sens de provoquer une secousse ou une vibration.
The sudden stop jarred the passengers in their seats.
L’arrêt brusque a secoué les passagers sur leurs sièges.
jurer avecS’emploie pour deux éléments discordants qui ne vont pas ensemble.
The bright colors of the painting jarred with the muted tones of the room.
Les couleurs vives du tableau juraient avec les tons sourds de la pièce.
Additional translations
heurterAu sens d’un effet brusque et perturbant.
choquerAu sens figuré, pour un effet désagréable ou perturbant.
trancher avecPour marquer un contraste discordant.
Synonyms
jolt
shake
shock
disturb
rattle

Definitions

jarringadjective
Causing a physical shock, jolt, or vibration.
The jarring impact of the car hitting the pothole made everyone in the vehicle jump.
Causing a strong emotional reaction, often unpleasant or disturbing.
The jarring news of the sudden accident left the community in shock.
Clashing or incongruous in a way that is striking or unpleasant.
The bright pink walls were jarring against the otherwise neutral decor of the room.
Harsh or unpleasant in sound; discordant.
The song ended on a jarring note that made everyone wince.
jarringnoun
The act or an instance of jolting, shaking, or vibrating.
The constant jarring of the carriage made it hard to keep one’s balance.
A harsh or discordant effect, especially a loud, grating sound or an upsetting stylistic clash.
The sudden jarring of metal against metal echoed through the warehouse.
jarverb
To send a shock through something, causing it to shake or vibrate.
The sudden stop jarred the passengers in their seats.
To have a harshly unpleasant or perturbing effect on one's nerves, feelings, thoughts, etc.
The loud noise jarred his concentration.
To clash or conflict in a discordant way.
The bright colors of the painting jarred with the muted tones of the room.
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