adjective
having a harsh, loud, and grating sound or effect
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The politician's strident tone during the debate was off-putting to some audience members.
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She has a very strident way of expressing her opinions, always speaking loudly and forcefully.
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I can't stand his strident attitude, he's always so obnoxious.
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The strident sound of the alarm clock woke me up abruptly.