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strident

adjective

/ˈstraɪ.dənt/

Meaning

loud and harsh; presenting a point of view in a forceful way

His strident voice made the debate uncomfortable.

harsh, loud, grating, shrill, forceful

soft, gentle, mild

strident voice, strident tone, strident criticism, strident demands

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than ideal...

Not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by something.

Relating to the whole world; worldwide.

Clear and definite; real; perceptible by touch; capable of being touched or felt.

consisting of many different and connected parts; complicated; difficult to understand

Excessively obedient or attentive in a servile way.