What is the meaning of jarring?

verb

  • Be incompatible; be or come into conflict.
    • usage: "These colors clash"
  • Move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion.
  • Shock physically.
    • usage: "Georgia was shaken up in the Tech game"
  • Affect in a disagreeable way.
    • usage: "This play jarred the audience"
  • Place in a cylindrical vessel.
    • usage: "jar the jam"

adjective

  • Making or causing a harsh and irritating sound.
    • usage: "the jarring noise of the iron gate scraping on the sidewalk"
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