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strident
- /ˈstɹaɪ.dənt/ Canada, US, UK
- [ˈstɹaɪ.dn̩t] Canada, US, UK
- /ˈstɹɑe.dənt/ Australia
- [ˈstɹɑe̯.dn̩t] Australia
- /ˈstɹaɪ.dənt/ New Zealand
- [ˈstɹɑe̯.dn̩t] New Zealand
Where it comes from
From French strident, from Latin strīdēns, present active participle of strīdō.
adjective more strident · most strident
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Loud; shrill, piercing, high-pitched; rough-sounding.
The trumpet sounded strident against the string orchestra.
Similar: stentorian
- Grating or obnoxious. The artist chose a strident mixture of colors.
- Forceful (typically in a negative way) or obtrusive. The impact of [Jimmy Carter's] anger [at the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan] on his attitude is confirmed by the moderation in his attitude that occurred. Once the president's anger began to subside, he became less strident in his pronouncements and more uncertain of Soviet motives.
- Vigorous; making strides; forceful in a positive way. Under David Taylor's stewardship, the SFA has made strident progress.
noun stridents
- One of a class of s-like fricatives produced by an airstream directed at the upper teeth.
Translations
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adj loud, piercing
| Español | estridente |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 耳障りな mimizawari |
| Français | strident, criard |
| Deutsch | gellend |
| Русский | пронзительный pronzitelʹnyj, ре́зкий rézkij |
Talk about this word "strident." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/strident. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. strident. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/strident "strident." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/strident.Cite this
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title = {strident},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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