strident
adjective/ˈstraɪdənt/
Frequency rank: #17,801 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
Loud, harsh, and insistent in tone or manner.
Example sentence
The politician's strident demands for reform surprised many who had expected calm debate.
Synonyms & related words
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