jarring -
Causing a sudden, unpleasant, or shocking effect.
The loud and sudden fire alarm was jarring in the otherwise quiet neighborhood.
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uneasy -
Feeling anxious, worried, or uncomfortable about something; feeling a sense of discomfort or restlessness.
She felt uneasy walking alone through the dark alley.
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disconcerting -
Making someone feel uncertain, uncomfortable or worried
Linda had a disconcerting habit of speaking before thinking about what she should say.
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restless -
Unwilling or unable to stay still or to be quiet and calm, because of worry or boredome.
On the spring day, the teacher found it hard to keep the class focused, because they seemed restless and kept looking out the window.
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bumpy -
Unstable or rough, especially describing a ride or journey.
The bike ride was bumpy because of all the potholes.
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fidget -
To make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience
Ron nervously fidgeted with his hands before giving the speech to 10,000 people.
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finicky -
Fussy about one's needs or requirements, liking things only when they are correct in every detail
Laura was so skinny because she was a very finicky eater, only liking foods prepared in a very specific way.
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bristle -
(of hair or fur) To stand upright away from the skin, especially in anger or fear
In the darkness lit by only the moon, Warren's hair bristled at the creepy sounds around him.
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leery -
Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions
Ever since she was bitten by a pitbull, Grace was leery of any dog she encountered.
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chafe -
To be annoyed or lose patience because of rules or limits
Though Ted loved his father (and boss), he chafed under his father's strict supervision, and he was looking forward to the day when his father would retire so he could run the company himself.
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arduous -
Physically or mentally challenging and difficult.
Training for the marathon was arduous, but he never gave up, and in the end he doing very well.
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grimace -
To make an an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement
The soccer player grimaced as he fell to the ground in pain.
