ajar meaning in General Dictionary
In a state of discord regarding balance while he is ajar because of the world
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- a little turned or unsealed given that door was standing ajar
- a little available
- Slightly turned or established; because, the entranceway was standing ajar.
- In circumstances of discord; from equilibrium; because, he could be ajar with society.
ajar meaning in Etymology Dictionary
1718, possibly from Scottish dialectal a char "somewhat available," previously char (very early 16c.), from center English char, from Old English cier "a change."
ajar meaning in General Dictionary
(adv.) Somewhat switched or unsealed; since, the entranceway had been standing ajar.
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- (adv.) In a state of discord; regarding harmony; because, he's ajar using the globe.
Sentence Examples with the word ajar
Her door was ajar and the chill from an open window washed over him.