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Definition of strident

strident

/ˈstraɪ.dənt/
stri · dent
Adverb:stridently
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strident Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Loud, harsh, and grating to the ear.

Example

"The strident wail of the fire alarm echoed down the empty school hallway."

2

Presenting a point of view or demand in an excessively forceful, insistent, and contentious way.

Example

"The committee struggled to reach a compromise amid the strident objections of several board members."

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• Rhymes for strident

• Nearby Words

strictly
strictness
stride
strident
stridently
strider
strife

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from Latin 'stridentem', the present participle of 'stridere', meaning 'to creak, grate, or hiss'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Strident. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/strident
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