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grating

Adjective C1 – Advanced

Unpleasant and irritating, especially describing a sound or a person's manner.

"The grating sound of chalk on the blackboard made everyone wince."

Most often collocates with "sound," "voice," or "noise".

Synonyms

irritating harsh

Antonyms

soothing pleasant