'Jarring' definitions:
Definition of 'jarring'
From: WordNet
adjective
Making or causing a harsh and irritating sound; "the jarring noise of the iron gate scraping on the sidewalk"
Definition of 'Jarring'
From: GCIDE
- Jar \Jar\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Jarred; p. pr. & vb. n. Jarring.] [Cf. OE. charken to creak, AS. cearcian to gnash, F. jars a gander, L. garrire to chatter, prate, OHG. kerran to chatter, croak, G. quarren to grumble, and E. jargon, ajar.] [1913 Webster]
- 1. To give forth a rudely quivering or tremulous sound; to sound harshly or discordantly; as, the notes jarred on my ears. [1913 Webster]
- When such strings jar, what hope of harmony ? --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- A string may jar in the best master's hand. --Roscommon. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To act in opposition or disagreement; to clash; to interfere; to quarrel; to dispute. [1913 Webster]
- When those renowned noble peers Greece Through stubborn pride among themselves did jar. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
- For orders and degrees Jar not with liberty, but well consist. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Jarring'
From: GCIDE
- Jarring \Jar"ring\, a. [See Jar.] Shaking; disturbing; discordant. "A jarring sound." --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Jarring'
From: GCIDE
- Jarring \Jar"ring\ n.
- 1. A shaking; a tremulous motion; as, the jarring of a steamship, caused by its engines. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Discord; a clashing of interests. "Endless jarrings and immortal hate." --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'jarring'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- agitating,
- ajar,
- antagonistic,
- antipathetic,
- astonishing,
- at cross-purposes,
- at loggerheads,
- at odds,
- at variance,
- at war,
- bouncy,
- breathtaking,
- bumpy,
- charged,
- choppy,
- clashing,
- cliff-hanging,
- conflicting,
- confused,
- contradictory,
- contrary,
- cranky,
- cross,
- differing,
- disaccordant,
- disagreeable,
- disagreeing,
- discordant,
- discrepant,
- disharmonious,
- disproportionate,
- disquieting,
- dissident,
- dissonant,
- distracting,
- disturbing,
- divergent,
- dry,
- electric,
- electrifying,
- exciting,
- exhilarating,
- galvanic,
- grating,
- grinding,
- harsh,
- heady,
- heart-expanding,
- heart-stirring,
- heart-swelling,
- heart-thrilling,
- hoarse,
- hostile,
- immiscible,
- impressive,
- inaccordant,
- incompatible,
- inflammatory,
- inharmonious,
- intoxicating,
- jangling,
- jangly,
- jogglety,
- joggling,
- joggly,
- jolting,
- jolty,
- jostling,
- maddening,
- mind-blowing,
- moving,
- negative,
- nerve-jangling,
- nerve-racking,
- nerve-rending,
- nerve-shaking,
- nerve-trying,
- out of accord,
- out of whack,
- overcoming,
- overmastering,
- overpowering,
- overwhelming,
- perturbing,
- piquant,
- provocative,
- provoking,
- rasping,
- raspy,
- raucous,
- ravishing,
- repugnant,
- rough,
- scraping,
- scrapy,
- scratching,
- scratchy,
- shocking,
- soul-stirring,
- spirit-stirring,
- staggering,
- startling,
- stimulating,
- stimulative,
- stirring,
- strident,
- stridulous,
- striking,
- stunning,
- surprising,
- suspenseful,
- suspensive,
- tantalizing,
- telling,
- thrilling,
- thrilly,
- troubling,
- uncongenial,
- unharmonious,
- unsettling,
- upsetting,
- variant,
- warring