to have a harshly unpleasant or perturbing effect on one's nerves, feelings, thoughts, etc.

The sound of the alarm jarred.

to produce a harsh, grating sound; sound discordantly.

to vibrate audibly; rattle

The window jarred in the frame.

to vibrate or shake.

to conflict, clash, or disagree.

to cause to rattle or shake.

to have a sudden and unpleasant effect upon (the feelings, nerves, etc.)

The burglary violently jarred their sense of security.

to cause to sound harshly or discordantly.

a jolt or shake; a vibrating movement, as from concussion.

a sudden unpleasant effect upon the mind or feelings; shock.

a harsh, grating sound.

a discordant sound or combination of sounds.

a quarrel or disagreement, esp. a minor one.

adjective

firm , smooth , steady

adjective

unharmonious , grating , rasping , clashing , harsh , loud , shrill , bumpy , rough , shaking , unsettling , agitating , disconcerting , uneven , bouncy , jouncy , jumpy , wobbly , crushing , smashing , jerky , rocky , staggering , jiggly , wiggly , dry , hoarse , raspy , raucous , scratchy , squawky , strident , discordant , dissonant , incongruous , rude