jarring

• Décrit quelque chose de frappant, incongru ou désagréable, souvent en raison d'un contraste brusque ou d'une rudesse.

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.

   choquant, déconcertant

   • 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.

   Synonymesdisconcertingdisturbingjoltingshockingstartlingsurprisingunexpected

   Antonymescalmingcomfortinggentlepleasantsoothing

2. Inconsistent or clashingB2formal

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

   Discordant, détonnant

   • 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.

   Synonymesclashingconflictingdiscordantdissonantincompatibleincongruousinharmoniousmismatchedout of place

   Antonymescompatiblecongruousconsistentfittingharmonious

• Verbe signifiant avoir un effet brusque, désagréable ou dissonant sur les sens ou les sensations ; secouer ou vibrer ; ou mettre quelque chose dans un bocal.

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.

   Secouer, choquer

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

   Synonymesagitatedisturbjoltrockshakeshockstartlestun

2. Clash or conflictB2formal

   To be incompatible or in conflict with something.

   être en conflit, jurer avec

   • 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.

   Synonymesclashcollideconflictdifferdisagree

   Antonymesaccordagreeharmonize

3. B2formal

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

   Secouer ou faire vibrer

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

   Synonymesbumpjogglejoltjouncerattleshake

   Antonymescalmsettlestill

Variantes phrasaljar against