jarring

Example Sentences

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The juxtaposition is jarring -- and entirely normal here.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

It was jarring, to say the least, and I wasn’t exactly sure what to take from an observation like that aside from offense.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026

The shift by the U.S. has been far more jarring, coming from Europe’s closest historic ally rather than a geopolitical rival in China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

After hearing the latest game would try to combine the two, some fans were left fearing it would feel too "jarring".

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

The ringing phone cut through the house, jarring him awake.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson