"Jarring" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"jarring" Definition
- having a harshly unpleasant or disturbing effect on one’s nerves, feelings, thoughts, etc.:The news of my cancer diagnosis was both jarring and devastating.
- (of sounds) producing a harshly unpleasant effect; discordant: I’d much rather wake up to a gentle vibration than to the jarring sound of my phone alarm.
- conflicting, clashing, or disagreeing:There is a jarring contrast between the trees and open space of the peaceful park and its hostile border of gray concrete warehouses and parking garages.
- vibrating or shaking; characterized by sudden, jerky movements:There was enough rock on that trail to make for a jarring ride on a bike with narrow wheels and no suspension.
- the act, state, or effect of clashing or conflicting:Paradoxically, the jarring of an encounter with the arts in the middle of outdoor urban space creates a connection between them.
- the act of shaking or the state of being shaken; sudden, jerky movement:The seats had no padding and I felt bruises forming from the jarring of the truck.
- the act of disturbing a person by harsh, discordant sound or by something unsettling, unexpected, or unpleasant:For UK readers, using the British text edition makes for a comfortable read without the jarring of unfamiliar spelling or phrasing.
"jarring" Synonyms & Antonyms
"jarring" synonyms:
- conflicting,
- incongruous,
- clashing,
- grating,
- harsh,
- unsuitable,
- incompatible,
- unharmonious,
- contrasting,
- grotesque,
- unaesthetic,
- loud,
- dissonant,
- out-of-place,
- discordant,
- inappropriate,
- inconsistent,
- discrepant,
- irreconcilable
"jarring" antonyms:
- aesthetic,
- esthetic,
- harmonious,
- pleasing,
- calming,
- firm,
- smooth,
- steady,
- appealing,
- artistic,
- decorative,
- visual,
- tasteful,
- beautiful,
- lovely,
- ornamental,
- pretty,
- creative,
- attractive