Synonyms of jarred

jarred

verb

past tense of jar

1

as in bickered

to express different opinions about something often angrily

those two coworkers have such incompatible personalities that it's no wonder they constantly jar

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bickered
• argued
• fought
• clashed
• quarreled
• wrangled
• locked horns
• scrapped
• disputed
• fell out
• hassled
• brawled
• tiffed
• quibbled
• butted heads
• controverted
• argufied
• altercated
• squabbled
• spatted
• rowed
• discussed
• debated
• brabbled
• mixed it up
• challenged
• tangled
• contested
• dared
• contended
• bandied words
• kicked
• protested
• fussed
• defied
• objected
• caviled
• nitpicked
• considered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• accepted
• agreed
• concurred
• consented
• got along
• assented
• coexisted

2

as in clashed

to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably

the bright orange of the walls jars with the light pastels of the furnishings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clashed
• conflicted
• collided
• discorded
• differed
• disagreed
• disaccorded
• jangled
• grated
• warred (against)
• engaged
• combated
• chafed
• fought
• dissented
• galled
• battled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• matched
• fitted
• blended
• accorded
• agreed
• harmonized
• concurred
• corresponded
• coincided
• conformed (to or with)
• assented

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of jarred

Southport, England, erupted Sunday afternoon when native son Tommy Fleetwood jarred a 73-foot birdie putt on the opening hole to kickstart his comeback bid. — Justin Ray, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Fresh prepared pizza dough from the grocery store and jarred marinara make this Supreme Pizza recipe almost as easy as ordering delivery, but a whole lot more fun. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026

While on the way to an audition, she was approached by fans and felt jarred, worried she was getting mugged. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026

At the end of the night, during the bows, Butler slaps the guys playing her two antagonists gently on their butts, a gesture that would have jarred in most stagings but fully in keeping with the inclusive, humanistic vibe of this production. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026

Missile exchanges have jarred with the spirit of the holidays underway across the region. — Siham Shamalakh, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2026

As excitement has built and focus has sharpened in preparation for the Winter Olympics, biathlete and Minnesota native Luci Anderson has been jarred at times by thoughts of home. — CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026

Anchovies and sardines are both small, oily fish that are usually canned or jarred. — Mark Gurarie, Health, 3 Feb. 2026

Singleton rocked Bills star running back James Cook and jarred the ball free early to start the binge. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2026