noun as in strong fondness

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harshness, clash, grating

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Example:The harshness of the city’s traffic noises became more pronounced during rush hour.

Definition:A qualities of producing rough, unpleasant, or jarring sounds.

From harshness

Example:The clash of castanets with the stridence of the guitars filled the amphitheater.

Definition:A harsh, discordant sound produced when two things strike together unwelcome to the ear; a dissonance of tones, as from improperly played musical notes.

From clash

Example:The stridence of the saw blade over the rough wood was deafening.

Definition:Offensively harsh, rasping, or grating in sound; jarring or irritating to the ears.

From grating