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View definitions for jarring

jarring

adjective as in discordant

Strongest match

Weak matches

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That was particularly jarring considering that Barkley was the foundation of Philadelphia’s attack during last season’s title run.

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The stock’s new, premium valuation will make any speed bumps all the more jarring.

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Bergman’s production, marred by blasts of jarring folk music between scene transitions, is a little too on the nose.

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Stepping back into his own world was bound to feel jarring.

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New England Patriots' descent from the top has been jarring to their fans while probably delightful for everyone else.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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