Associations to the word «Jarring»

Wiktionary

JARRING, adjective. That jars (clashes or disagrees); incongruous, conflictful.
JARRING, noun. An act of jarring (in any sense).
JARRING, verb. Present participle of jar

Dictionary definition

JARRING, adjective. Making or causing a harsh and irritating sound; "the jarring noise of the iron gate scraping on the sidewalk".

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.