jolting

• Beschreibt etwas, das einen plötzlichen Schock, Überraschung oder Stoß verursacht, oft mit körperlicher oder emotionaler Reaktion.

Describes something that gives a sudden shock, surprise, or jolt, often causing a physical or emotional reaction.

1. Causing sudden movementB2formal

   Characterized by abrupt, jerky, or irregular movements that shake or startle.

   Ruckartige Bewegung verursachend

   • The jolting ride on the old bus made everyone feel sick.
   • He experienced a jolting sensation when the train suddenly stopped.
   • The jolting motion of the boat made it hard to stand.

   Synonymebumpyjarringjerkyjoltyroughshakingturbulent

   Antonymeevengentlesmoothsteady

• Verb, das eine plötzliche, heftige Bewegung oder einen starken Stoß bezeichnet, sowohl körperlich als auch emotional.

A verb used to indicate a sudden, sharp movement or shock, either physically or emotionally.

1. Move with a sudden jerkB1formal

   To move or cause to move with a sudden, sharp, and often rough motion.

   Sich ruckartig bewegen

   • The train jolted as it came to a sudden stop.
   • He jolted forward when the car hit a pothole.
   • The earthquake jolted the entire building.

   Synonymebumpconcussjarjerkjouncelurchrockshakeshockstart

2. Disturb composureB2formal

   To shock or surprise someone, often causing a sudden mental or emotional reaction.

   Erschüttern

   • The news of the accident jolted her out of her calm.
   • His sudden outburst jolted everyone in the room.
   • The unexpected question jolted him into silence.

   Synonymeagitatedisturbjarshakeshockstartlestunsurprise

   Antonymecalmcomfortreassuresoothe