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