strident

Synonym Chooser

How is the word strident different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of strident are blatant, boisterous, clamorous, obstreperous, and vociferous. While all these words mean "so loud or insistent as to compel attention," strident suggests harsh and discordant noise.

heard the strident cry of the crow

In what contexts can blatant take the place of strident?

The words blatant and strident are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, blatant implies an offensive bellowing or insensitive loudness.

blatant rock music
a blatant clamor for impeachment

When is boisterous a more appropriate choice than strident?

While the synonyms boisterous and strident are close in meaning, boisterous suggests a noisiness and turbulence due to high spirits.

a boisterous crowd of party goers

When would clamorous be a good substitute for strident?

The meanings of clamorous and strident largely overlap; however, clamorous may imply insistency as well as vociferousness in demanding or protesting.

clamorous demands for prison reforms

When might obstreperous be a better fit than strident?

Although the words obstreperous and strident have much in common, obstreperous suggests unruly and aggressive noisiness and resistance to restraint.

the obstreperous demonstrators were arrested

When could vociferous be used to replace strident?

The synonyms vociferous and strident are sometimes interchangeable, but vociferous implies a vehement shouting or calling out.

vociferous cries of protest and outrage

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of strident Proposals for new shelter often receive pushback, yet the opposition to the cabins appears particularly strident. Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025 In the wake of the election, however, and in contrast to the FPÖ’s strident anti-immigration rhetoric (who had run under the slogan ‘Fortress Austria’), the new coalition appears to be taking a very slightly less hardline stance, though one that still aims to reduce the amount of people entering. Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025 That’s because the singer’s soft, sensual vocals and sense of spacing maintain a strident sense of passion and grace, only to end this breathless encounter on a major chord and a hastened beat. A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 24 Feb. 2025 Omar is also a favorite target of the GOP: Republicans voted in 2023 to oust her from the Foreign Affairs Committee for her strident criticism of Israel and Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) has been fundraising off a petition to deport her to Somalia. Andrew Solender, Axios, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for strident
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strident
Adjective
  • Chapter One author has always been vocal about his love for felines, most notably for his beloved pet cat Nacho Flay who died in October 2023 at 9 years old.
    Emily Rella, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Station 19 fans were very vocal about their feelings when it was announced that the Grey's Anatomy spinoff would end after its seventh season.
    Alamin Yohannes, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • In a climate overcrowded with tiresome discourse, these seven Black women are carving their own lanes by being unapologetically outspoken, insightful and honest—and doing it with flair.
    Essence, Essence, 28 Mar. 2025
  • On the state level, Maine officials have been the most outspoken over the refusal to comply with the federal law, resulting in a back-and-forth between the state and the Trump administration.
    Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Like any good house party, as many high schoolers can attest, the scene was a little chaotic, noisy and free flowing, in more ways than one.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Young planets orbit young stars, and young stars tend to be very noisy, which makes extracting the signals of their young planets all the more difficult.
    Victoria Corless, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The attacks targeted various areas in the south, all the way to Beirut, in a blatant and repeated violation of Lebanon's sovereignty and the security of its citizens, a challenge to international law, and a flagrant breach of the ceasefire agreement.
    Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Things calmed down until the 89th minute, when Mexico was awarded a spot kick after the blatant handball from Córdoba inside his own penalty area.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025

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“Strident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strident. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.

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