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Definition strident in American English

strident adjective

adjective
/ˈstraɪd(ə)nt/
1

holding firm opinions or beliefs and tending to express them frequently, in a way that offends some people

Example

a strident opponent of abortion

Example

strident criticism

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2

a strident voice or sound is loud and unpleasant

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Definition strident in American English