a. | 1. | Characterized by harshness; grating; shrill. |
Adj. | 1. | strident - conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry; "blatant radios"; "a clamorous uproar"; "strident demands"; "a vociferous mob" |
2. | strident - unpleasantly loud and harsh Synonyms: raucous |