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Jarring
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Simple meaning
What does Jarring mean?
Jarring means harsh, sudden, or unpleasantly surprising.
Dictionary definition
Harsh, sudden, unpleasant, or surprising in a way that feels disturbing.
Example sentences
Jarring in a sentence
easy
The jarring sound made us cover our ears.
medium
The bright red door looked jarring beside the soft gray walls.
hard
The author used a jarring change in tone to make readers feel uneasy.
Synonyms
Words like Jarring
harshUse for something rough or unpleasant.
startlingUse for something suddenly surprising.
Antonyms
Opposite words
soothingUse for something calming.
gentleUse for something soft or mild.
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Practice 1
What does jarring mean?
Jarring means harsh, sudden, or unpleasantly surprising.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses jarring correctly?
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Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to jarring?
Harsh is close in meaning to jarring in this context.
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