harsh-sounding

Example Sentences

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But Musk has nonetheless ditched all of that in favor of X, a harsh-sounding name with no relationship to what the platform does.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 30, 2023

Even more annoying was that any exertion could trigger a strange, harsh-sounding wheeze.

From New York Times • Apr. 6, 2023

The legendary game designer recalled how he found the juxtaposition of a cute character with a harsh-sounding name "very funny" and so, Kirby was born.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2022

Aside from a harsh-sounding, “Please don’t call me that!” how can I politely tell him that I would prefer he use my first name instead?

From Washington Post • Jan. 11, 2022

Though she had not lifted her eyes at the tourists, Lupita could hear their voices talking the harsh-sounding yanqui language that was full of strange noises.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty