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grating

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore G words

sounding harsh and unpleasant; irritating or annoying

In a sentence

His grating voice made even a brief conversation feel exhausting.

Synonyms
jarringraspingabrasiveirritating
Antonyms
soothingmelodiouspleasing

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