strident /ˈstraɪdn̩t/ adjective Learner's definition of STRIDENT
[more strident; most strident]
1
: sounding harsh and unpleasant刺耳的 2
: expressing opinions or criticism in a very forceful and often annoying or unpleasant way强硬的;咄咄逼人的 — stridency
/ˈstraɪdn̩si/ noun [noncount]