Definition of Strident

loud and harsh

Examples of Strident in a sentence

The old man’s voice was so strident that I gritted my teeth every time he spoke to me.  🔊

Even through the apartment walls, Jack was able to hear the strident argument between his neighbors.  🔊

Our relationship will never go far if you continue to talk to me in such a strident tone!  🔊

Since I had a headache, the bird’s chirping sounded quite strident to me.  🔊

The elderly politician was a strident man who constantly yelled at his staff members.  🔊

As the firemen begin to put out the fire, they heard a strident voice screaming for help.  🔊

Because Jennie has a strident personality, she has few friends.  🔊

The hungry baby’s cries sounded strident.  🔊

In a strident voice, the police officer ordered the criminal to drop his weapon.  🔊

It was obvious from Hank’s strident tone that he was very angry.  🔊

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