jarring

• Describe algo que causa una impresión brusca o discordante, resultando molesto, chocante o desagradable por un contraste fuerte o una aspereza notable.

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.

   que produce una impresión chocante

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdisconcertingdisturbingjoltingshockingstartlingsurprisingunexpected

   Antónimoscalmingcomfortinggentlepleasantsoothing

2. Inconsistent or clashingB2formal

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

   Discordante

   • 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.

   Sinónimosclashingconflictingdiscordantdissonantincompatibleincongruousinharmoniousmismatchedout of place

   Antónimoscompatiblecongruousconsistentfittingharmonious

• Verbo que significa causar un efecto brusco, desagradable o discordante en los sentidos o sensaciones; sacudir o vibrar; o poner algo en un frasco.

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.

   Sacudir o sobresaltar

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

   Sinónimosagitatedisturbjoltrockshakeshockstartlestun

2. Clash or conflictB2formal

   To be incompatible or in conflict with something.

   chocar, estar en conflicto

   • 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.

   Sinónimosclashcollideconflictdifferdisagree

   Antónimosaccordagreeharmonize

3. B2formal

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

   Sacudir o vibrar

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

   Sinónimosbumpjogglejoltjouncerattleshake

   Antónimoscalmsettlestill

Variantes phrasaljar against