STRIDENT


Meaning of STRIDENT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ straɪd(ə)nt ]

1.

If you use strident to describe someone or the way they express themselves, you mean that they make their feelings or opinions known in a very strong way that perhaps makes people uncomfortable.

...the unnecessarily strident tone of the President’s remarks...

ADJ [ disapproval ]

2.

If a voice or sound is strident , it is loud, harsh, and unpleasant to listen to.

She tried to laugh, and the sound was harsh and strident...

ADJ

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