Sounds

dissonant

Adjective

/dɪs.sɑ:.nənt/ or /dis.saa.nēnt/

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(of a sound) having tones that clash or sound unpleasant together

grating

Adjective

/greɪ.tɪng/ or /grei.ting/

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having a harsh or unpleasant sound

clanging

Adjective

/klæn.gɪng/ or /klān.ging/

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having a loud, sharp, and resonant sound, often characterized by the collision or striking of metal objects

jarring

Adjective

/ʤɑ.rɪng/ or /jaa.ring/

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(of a sound) so harsh and unpleasant that creates a strong sense of disturbance

whirring

Adjective

/hwɜ.rɪng/ or /hvē.ring/

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producing a continuous, buzzing, or humming sound

raucous

Adjective

/rɔ.kəs/ or /raw.kēs/

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(of a sound) loud, harsh, and unpleasant to the ears

raspy

Adjective

/ræs.pi/ or /rās.pi/

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having a rough sound, often unpleasant to listen to

blaring

Adjective

/blɛ.rɪng/ or /ble.ring/

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Approving

producing a loud, harsh, and intense sound, often characterized by its overwhelming volume and piercing quality

thudding

Adjective

/θʌ.dɪng/ or /tha.ding/

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producing a heavy, muffled, and often repeated sound

guttural

Adjective

/gə.tɜ.rəl/ or /gē.tē.rēl/

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characterized by a deep, harsh, throaty sound

jangling

Adjective

/ʤæn.gə.lɪng/ or /jān.gē.ling/

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producing a harsh, discordant sound, often characterized by a series of clashing or clinking noises