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strident

adjectivegeneral usecommon/iʃtɾiˈdẽtɨ/es·tri·den·te

Definition

Making or having a harsh, loud, and unpleasant sound; presenting a shocking lack of harmony or subtlety.

“The fire alarm emitted a strident sound.”

“The color combination was strident and inelegant.”

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