Synonyms of jarring

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adjective

ˈjär-iŋ 

1

as in surprising

causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness

the jarring news that major financial institutions were on the verge of collapse

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surprising
• startling
• amazing
• shocking
• stunning
• jolting
• wonderful
• astonishing
• unexpected
• stupefying
• incredible
• breathtaking
• awesome
• astounding
• jaw-dropping
• dumbfounding
• flabbergasting
• awful
• miraculous
• blindsiding
• unusual
• eye-opening
• staggering
• spectacular
• unanticipated
• confusing
• unforeseen
• extraordinary
• disconcerting
• wondrous
• upsetting
• remarkable
• perplexing
• impressive
• unlikely
• noticeable
• uncommon
• stupendous
• confounding
• dismaying
• sublime
• portentous
• incomprehensible
• unbelievable
• inconceivable
• discomfiting
• marvelous
• striking
• unimaginable
• unthinkable
• unannounced
• bewildering
• sensational
• phenomenal
• prodigious
• rare
• befuddling
• notable
• conspicuous
• outstanding
• unwonted
• heart-stopping
• flustering
• muddling
• fabulous
• unique
• nonplussing
• singular

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unsurprising
• normal
• common
• typical
• ordinary
• usual
• customary
• mundane
• unremarkable
• unexceptional

2

as in loud

disagreeable to one's aesthetic or artistic sense

the final chord of that song is too jarring for me

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loud
• harsh
• grotesque
• ugly
• unpleasant
• grating
• unaesthetic
• disgusting
• gaudy
• garish
• unpleasing
• bizarre
• acid
• tawdry
• jolting
• odd
• flashy
• tacky
• inartistic
• repulsive
• inelegant
• dissonant
• clumsy
• disagreeable
• shocking
• tasteless
• artless
• repugnant
• vulgar
• obscene
• uncouth
• raucous
• crude
• gross
• uncultured
• inharmonious
• rude
• unrefined
• unmusical
• outlandish
• discordant
• ragged
• graceless
• unartistic
• raspy
• clashing
• disharmonious
• kinky
• blaring
• off-key
• unmelodious
• jangling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• aesthetic
• artistic
• beautiful
• artful
• attractive
• becoming
• good
• appealing
• harmonious
• agreeable
• pleasing
• felicitous
• comforting
• soothing
• subdued
• softened
• graceful
• comely
• elegant
• gracious
• seemly
• polished
• calming
• tasteful
• refined
• harmonizing
• cultured

jarring

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verb

present participle of jar

1

as in bickering

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

• bickering
• clashing
• arguing
• fighting
• quarreling
• brawling
• squabbling
• wrangling
• quibbling
• falling out
• rowing
• controverting
• disputing
• hassling
• discussing
• scrapping
• argufying
• debating
• altercating
• spatting
• tiffing
• locking horns
• challenging
• brabbling
• butting heads
• daring
• mixing it up
• bandying words
• nitpicking
• contesting
• contending
• protesting
• tangling
• defying
• objecting
• fussing
• kicking
• considering
• caviling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• coexisting
• getting along
• accepting
• agreeing
• consenting
• concurring
• assenting

2

as in clashing

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

• clashing
• conflicting
• colliding
• differing
• discording
• disagreeing
• disaccording
• warring (against)
• engaging
• jangling
• combating
• grating
• dissenting
• galling
• chafing
• fighting
• battling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• according
• fitting
• matching
• blending
• conforming (to or with)
• corresponding
• harmonizing
• coinciding
• agreeing
• concurring
• assenting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of jarring

Adjective

More jarring is the dreamlike way Ted slides back into England. — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026

The Internet is full of useless slop—uncurated, jarring, and often vile. — Air Mail, 1 Aug. 2026

Verb

The juxtaposition of Louis being smiley and coy about his diversified portfolio and Regina’s cramped living situation with multiple roommates in an apartment where mice are falling from the ceiling is jarring. — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Bishop Sharon Martin, vice president of the local NAACP, said the video of Moore’s assault was jarring. — Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026