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Tone of voice expressing anger, frustration, and impatience

English Language & Usage Asked on April 13, 2021

Is there a specific word for this? I’ve looked for a bit, and have returned with the word sharp
I’m wondering if there is another word of this.

An example sentence would be
"Jane yelled back in a _____ voice."

I’m repeating both in the same paragraph, so I would like to reduce redundancy.
(edit: I forgot to add, loud. Loud voice expressing anger, frustration and impatience)

2 Answers

ow about strident? From Lexico:

strident: Loud and harsh; grating; ‘his voice had become increasingly sharp, almost strident’

Your example:

Jane yelled back in a strident voice.

Strident certainly captures loud prompted by anger, frustration, and impatience.

Correct answer by Richard Kayser on April 13, 2021

Some suggestions:

  • An irate voice

  • An exasperated voice

  • An apoplectic voice

  • A seething voice

  • An incensed voice

  • An indignant voice

  • A rankled voice

  • An infuriated voice

  • A vexed voice

  • An ireful voice

Answered by rhetorician on April 13, 2021

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