What is the meaning of the word "stridency"?
Stridency is typically used to describe an unpleasantly loud or forceful quality, whether in sound or behavior.
Definitions:
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The quality of being forcefully and irritatingly assertive or insistent.
NOUN
- The stridency of his political speeches often alienated potential supporters.
- The stridency of his political speeches often alienated potential supporters.
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The quality of being loud, harsh, and grating to the ear. NOUN
- The stridency of the alarm clock jolted her awake every morning.
- The stridency of the alarm clock jolted her awake every morning.