jarring

• Beschreibt etwas, das aufgrund eines scharfen Kontrasts, eines Missklangs oder einer groben Unstimmigkeit unangenehm auffällt, stört oder schockiert.

Describes something that is startling, incongruous, or unpleasant, often because of a sudden contrast or harshness.

1. Shocking or surprisingB2formal

   Causing a sudden, unpleasant, or surprising feeling, often due to being unexpected or out of place.

   Schockierend

   • The sudden loud noise was jarring to everyone in the room.
   • His jarring comment interrupted the peaceful conversation.
   • The change in policy was jarring for the employees.

   Synonymedisconcertingdisturbingjoltingshockingstartlingsurprisingunexpected

   Antonymecalmingcomfortinggentlepleasantsoothing

2. Inconsistent or clashingB2formal

   Not fitting well with the surroundings or context; causing a sense of disharmony.

   Unstimmig

   • The modern furniture looked jarring in the old Victorian house.
   • Her bright outfit was jarring against the muted colors of the room.
   • The jarring contrast between their opinions led to an argument.

   Synonymeclashingconflictingdiscordantdissonantincompatibleincongruousinharmoniousmismatchedout of place

   Antonymecompatiblecongruousconsistentfittingharmonious

• Verb, das bedeutet, eine plötzliche, unangenehme oder disharmonische Wirkung auf Gefühle oder Empfindungen auszuüben; zu rütteln oder zu vibrieren; oder etwas in ein Glas zu füllen.

A verb meaning to have a harsh, unpleasant, or discordant effect on the senses or feelings; to shake or vibrate; or to put something into a jar.

1. Shock or joltB2formal

   To cause a sudden, unpleasant shock or surprise.

   Erschüttern

   • The loud noise jarred him out of his concentration.
   • Her sudden outburst jarred the entire room.
   • The news of the accident jarred the community.

   Synonymeagitatedisturbjoltrockshakeshockstartlestun

2. Clash or conflictB2formal

   To be incompatible or in conflict with something.

   In Konflikt stehen

   • His modern ideas jarred with the traditional values of the village.
   • The bright colors jarred against the muted background.
   • Their opinions jarred, leading to a heated debate.

   Synonymeclashcollideconflictdifferdisagree

   Antonymeaccordagreeharmonize

3. B2formal

   To cause something to shake or vibrate with a sudden movement.

   Erschüttern

   • The earthquake jarred the building violently.
   • He jarred the table when he bumped into it.
   • The heavy machinery jarred the floor as it operated.

   Synonymebumpjogglejoltjouncerattleshake

   Antonymecalmsettlestill

Phrasal-Variantenjar against