grating
Definitions
Sounding harsh, rasping, or irritating.
A framework of parallel or crossed bars used as a partition, guard, or cover.
The act of reducing something to small shreds by rubbing it against a serrated surface.
Examples
The grating sound of the metal gate scraping against the pavement made everyone wince.
His grating personality often caused friction among his coworkers during team meetings.
Synonyms
Antonyms
melodious soothing harmonious pleasant mellow dulcet agreeable