jarringEnglishOxford Dictionary of Englishjarring /ˈdʒɑːrɪŋ / ▸ adjective 1 incongruous in a striking or shocking way; clashing: the telephone struck a jarring note in those Renaissance surroundings. 2 causing a physical shock, jolt, or vibration: the van came to a jarring halt. – DERIVATIVES jarringly adverb