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Definitions

hoarse

[hawrs, hohrs] / hɔrs, hoʊrs /
ADJECTIVE
raspy in voice
Synonyms
STRONGEST
discordant gravelly gruff harsh raucous throaty
WEAK
blatant breathy cracked croaking croaky croupy dry grating growling guttural husky indistinct jarring piercing ragged rough scratching squawking stertorous strident stridulous thick uneven whispering
Antonyms
STRONGEST
nice polite soft
WEAK
smooth soothing

Example Sentences

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“Get up, Father Pierre. Get up!” shouted one elderly woman as she stood in the pallbearers’ path, her screams turning her voice hoarse as she partially collapsed in the arms of a medic.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Several supporters in Dakar, their voices still hoarse and weary, told AFP they were disappointed by such threats.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

Palme d’Or winners and catwalk icons gather in the private boxes while shirtless ultras sing themselves hoarse behind the goals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

A Labour source said: "I've heard of a stalking horse, but this guy is going to get hoarse from his endless stalking."

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

“I saw Sandy Sanders yesterday,” I say, my throat scratchy and my voice hoarse.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender