Jarring

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɑrɪŋ/

Definitions of jarring

adjective causing a physical or emotional shock or disturbance; discordant or harsh in sound

Example Sentences

A1 The loud noise was jarring to my ears.

A2 The sudden change in temperature was jarring for the plants.

B1 The conflicting information from different sources was jarring to the audience.

B2 The unexpected plot twist in the movie was jarring but exciting.

C1 The jarring contrast between the two paintings sparked a heated debate among art critics.

C2 The jarring dissonance in the music composition created a sense of unease in the listeners.

Examples of jarring in a Sentence

formal The sudden change in tone was quite jarring during the business meeting.

informal The loud music was really jarring at the party last night.

slang The jump scare in the movie was so jarring, I nearly spilled my drink.

figurative The disconnect between their words and actions was jarring, making it hard to trust them.

Grammatical Forms of jarring

• past tense: jarred
• plural: jarrings
• comparative: more jarring
• superlative: most jarring
• present tense: jars
• future tense: will jar
• perfect tense: have jarred
• continuous tense: is jarring
• singular: jarring
• positive degree: jarring
• infinitive: to jar
• gerund: jarring
• participle: jarred

Origin and Evolution of jarring

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'jarring' originated from the Middle English word 'jaren' which meant to make a harsh or discordant sound.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'jarring' expanded to include not only harsh sounds but also anything that causes a strong reaction or disagreement.