1. having a harsh, loud, and unpleasant sound
2. expressing opinions in a forceful and often unpleasant way

Examples

• The strident sound of the fire alarm woke everyone in the building.
• Her strident voice could be heard across the entire courtyard.
• The politician’s strident criticism of the policy angered many voters.
• The protesters became increasingly strident in their demands.
• The teacher asked the student to lower his strident tone during the discussion.
• The strident whistle of the referee stopped the game immediately.
• Critics found her strident advocacy style off-putting to potential supporters.