jarred

[dʒɑːrd]

jarred Definition

• 1. to have an unpleasant or shocking effect on someone's nerves, feelings, or thoughts
• 2. to shake or cause to shake with sudden impact

Using jarred: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jarred" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The loud noise jarred my ears.

• Example

  The news of his death jarred me deeply.

• Example

  The sudden movement of the train jarred the passengers.

jarred Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for jarred

• jolt
• shock
• startle
• unsettle
• disturb

Antonyms for jarred

• calm
• soothe

Phrases with jarred

• jarring experience

  an experience that is unpleasant, shocking, or unsettling

  Example

  The accident was a jarring experience for everyone involved.

• jar on someone

  to irritate or annoy someone

  Example

  Her constant complaining really jars on me.

• jar loose

  to shake or dislodge something that is stuck or jammed

  Example

  I managed to jar the lid loose with a bit of effort.

Origins of jarred

from Old French 'jarre', meaning 'a large earthenware container'

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Summary: jarred in Brief

The verb 'jarred' [dʒɑːrd] means to have an unpleasant or shocking effect on someone's nerves, feelings, or thoughts, or to shake or cause to shake with sudden impact. It can be used in phrases like 'jarring experience' and 'jar on someone.' 'Jarred' is a formal term that can be replaced with 'unsettle' or 'disturb.'