strident tone

Frequency: 6.87.2 per million words

Describes a loud, harsh, and unpleasant sound or voice.

stridentADJECTIVE + strident

Categories:

tone

Examples (10)

  • Her voice took on a strident tone as she argued.
  • He adopted a strident tone when addressing the protesters.
  • The politician's speech was delivered in a strident tone.
  • I found his strident tone quite off-putting.
  • Despite the strident tone, her message was clear.
  • The children's cries had a strident tone that grated on my nerves.
  • She tried to avoid a strident tone in her negotiations.
  • His criticism often comes with a strident tone.
  • The debate was filled with strident tones from both sides.
  • A strident tone can often alienate your audience.