strident

US /ˈstraɪ.dənt/
UK /ˈstraɪ.dənt/
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1.

melengking, nyaring, keras

loud and harsh; grating

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The old machine made a strident noise.
Mesin tua itu mengeluarkan suara yang melengking.
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Her strident voice cut through the chatter.
Suaranya yang melengking memotong obrolan.
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harshgratingjarringshrillloudpiercing
2.

keras, tegas, tidak menyenangkan

presenting a point of view, especially a controversial one, in an excessively and unpleasantly forceful way

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She was known for her strident criticism of the government.
Dia dikenal karena kritiknya yang keras terhadap pemerintah.
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His strident demands alienated many of his supporters.
Tuntutannya yang keras menjauhkan banyak pendukungnya.
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forcefulinsistentuncompromisingunyieldingdogmatic