ALL meanings of jarring
jar
J j - verb without object jarring to have a harshly unpleasant or perturbing effect on one's nerves, feelings, thoughts, etc.: The sound of the alarm jarred. 1
- verb without object jarring to produce a harsh, grating sound; sound discordantly. 1
- verb without object jarring to vibrate audibly; rattle: The window jarred in the frame. 1
- verb without object jarring to vibrate or shake. 1
- verb without object jarring to conflict, clash, or disagree. 1
- verb with object jarring to cause to rattle or shake. 1
- verb with object jarring to have a sudden and unpleasant effect upon (the feelings, nerves, etc.): The burglary violently jarred their sense of security. 1
- verb with object jarring to cause to sound harshly or discordantly. 1
- noun jarring a jolt or shake; a vibrating movement, as from concussion. 1
- noun jarring a sudden unpleasant effect upon the mind or feelings; shock. 1
- noun jarring a harsh, grating sound. 1
- noun jarring a discordant sound or combination of sounds. 1
- noun jarring a quarrel or disagreement, especially a minor one. 1
- noun jarring Incongruous in a striking or shocking way; clashing. 1
- adjective jarring unpleasant, disturbing 1
- noun jarring An act of jarring (in any sense). 0
- verb jarring present participle of jar. 0
- adjective jarring That jars (clashes or disagrees); incongruous, conflictful. 0