Stridency (noun)

A quality of being loud and insistent in a way that is annoying or unpleasant.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word 'stridentia', meaning 'a harsh or rough noise'.

Examples:

  1. The stridency of the barking dog made it difficult to sleep.
  2. Her stridency was a clear sign of her frustration.
  3. He spoke with stridency, making it clear that he was passionate about the issue.
  4. The stridency of the ambulance sirens could be heard from miles away.
  5. The political campaign was marked by a stridency of opposing views.