shrillness
/ˈʃrɪlnəs/
noun
- The quality of being high-pitched and piercing in sound.
- He complained about the shrillness of the new fire alarm system.
- The shrillness of her laughter echoed through the empty hallway.
- The shrillness of the violin made the audience wince.
- The quality of being forceful, exaggerated, or unreasonable in tone (used especially about criticism or demands).
- Her email had a shrillness that made her coworkers defensive.
- The shrillness of the protest signs surprised the quiet neighborhood.
- The shrillness of the debate turned off many undecided voters.
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