jarring adjustment
noun phraseUK /ˈdʒɑː.rɪŋ əˈdʒʌst.mənt/
US /ˈdʒɑːr.ɪŋ əˈdʒʌst.mənt/
A change that feels rough or surprising and takes time to get used to.
Moving to a new school was a jarring adjustment for him.
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2. A sudden change in a machine or system that causes shaking or uneven movement.
The old car made a jarring adjustment when it hit the bump.
3. A harsh change in sound or tone that hurts the ears.
The jarring adjustment in volume made everyone jump.
4. A difficult change in plans that feels unpleasant at first.
The jarring adjustment to the new schedule upset the whole team.