Synonyms for

Strident

Verb / ˈstraɪdʌnt / Another word for strident — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

loud, harsh, and grating; presenting a controversial or unpleasant point of view

Synonyms & similar words

fricative clamant sibilant vociferous spirant blatant shrill continuant raucous clamorous shrill piercing grating jarring discordant dissonant cacophonous blaring noisy clamorous vociferous raucous harsh unpleasant gruff rough rasping abrasive stridently stridulous

Example sentences

  1. The strident voice of the politician made my ears hurt.
  2. The strident colors of the painting clashed with the rest of the room.
  3. The strident tone of the email made me feel uncomfortable.
  4. The strident wind made it difficult to walk outside.
  5. The strident criticism of the book caused controversy among readers.

Quotes

  • The strident wind blew my hat off.
  • The strident cries of the seagulls woke me up.
  • The strident voices of the protesters could be heard from miles away.

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