strident

IPA: strˈaɪdʌnt

(linguistics) One of a class of s-like fricatives produced by an airstream directed at the upper teeth.

Examples of "strident" in Sentences

Maybe something more strident is ultimately called for.
It's like "strident" - not necessarily on whack job street, but not too many exits away.
They said they support religious freedom and want to push back against what they called the strident tone of some of the critics.
"You suggest that the review is not being undertaken in good faith because we did not ask you to contribute to what you describe as a strident report," Salz said.
FAIR, by the way, is known as a strident anti-immigration organization that wants to substantially decrease both legal and unauthorized immigration to the United States.
The crusade against 'hyphenates' will only inflame the partial patriotism of trans-nationals, and cause them to assert their European traditions in strident and unwholesome ways.
The three-term Texas governor has touted a record of job growth in Texas and also is known as a strident critic of federal power and an opponent of abortion rights and gay marriage.
"You suggest that the review is not being undertaken in good faith because we did not we did not ask you to contribute to what you describe as a strident report," stated Salz's letter, seen by MediaGuardian. co.uk.