strident [adjective]

The slightly strident exterior is offset by a splendidly tranquil interior.

A strident voice pierced the quiet of the library.

The strident screech of the brakes made me jump.

The strident tone of her voice was unpleasant to listen to.

The strident sound of the jackhammer made my ears ring.

The strident noise of the alarm clock woke me up with a start.

The strident sound of the siren filled the city streets.

The strident voice of the teacher silenced the noisy classroom.

The strident sound of the drill made me cringe.

The strident tone of her argument was offensive.

The strident noise of the construction site made it difficult to concentrate.

The strident sound of the car alarm filled the neighborhood.

The strident voice of the politician filled the square.

The strident sound of the factory machinery filled the air.

The strident voice of the newscaster filled the television screen.

The strident sound of the ambulance siren filled the street.

The strident tone of her criticism was hurtful.

The strident sound of the police siren filled the air.

The strident voice of the coach motivated the team.

The strident sound of the music from the concert filled the park.

The strident sound of the church bells filled the air.

"Just a little friendly call," Cassidy announced, in his strident voice.

Dominating this came Richard's voice, strident with intensity, if thick of utterance.

He had grown portly and red-faced, and talked in a strident voice.

A strident dame, this, in red satin and diamonds, insisting that she is a lady.

I suppose he got this name from his strident voice and exhaustless eloquence.

The guide, in strident, accentless tones: Last work of Titian.

Such a strident chorus of "Get-daps," "Geh-langs," "Hud-dups!"

A strident feminine voice addressed the author of the laughter.

Drew's voice was strident as he spurred, herding Boyd before him.

"Come on and help Harvard along, Cheever," put in a strident voice.