adjective
- Disagreeable to the sense of hearing: dry, grating, harsh, hoarse, rasping, raspy, raucous, rough, scratchy, squawky, strident. See sounds/pleasant sounds/unpleasant sounds/neutral sounds or silence.
jarring
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The adjective has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
making or causing a harsh and irritating sound
Meaning #2:
characterized by rough motion
Synonyms: bumpy, jolting, jolty
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