strident

英 ['straɪd(ə)nt] 美['straɪdnt]

• adj. 刺耳的；尖锐的；吱吱尖叫的；轧轧作响的

1. conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry;

"blatant radios"

"a clamorous uproar"

"strident demands"

"a vociferous mob"

2. unpleasantly loud and harsh