Strident

adjective/ˈstɹaɪ.dənt/rhetoric
Definition
Loud and harsh; grating.
Etymology
From French strident, from Latin strīdēns, present active participle of strīdō.
Synonyms
stentorian
In a sentence
  • A strident memo that alienated more people than it persuaded.
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added 2023-10-11