irritating voice

[ɪ'rɪteɪtɪŋ vɔɪs]
noun phrasefemininepl: irritating voices
voz irritante
1. a voice that causes annoyance, discomfort, or displeasure due to its tone, pitch, manner of speaking, or other acoustic qualities
Her irritating voice made it difficult to listen to her presentation.
A voz irritante dela tornou difícil ouvir sua apresentação.
2. a manner of speaking that provokes impatience or exasperation in listeners
He has an irritating voice that grates on everyone's nerves.
Ele tem uma voz irritante que irrita os nervos de todos.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, references to 'irritating voices' are common in everyday conversation and media criticism. Americans often use this phrase when discussing public figures or TV personalities, while in Brazil, it's frequently used in workplace or social settings to describe someone's manner of speaking. The concept is universally relatable across both cultures.
NYC Slang
grating voice; that voice gets under your skin
Synonyms / Sinônimos
annoying voicegrating voiceharsh voicenagging voicewhiny voiceshrill voice
Antonyms / Antônimos
pleasant voicesoothing voicemelodious voicesmooth voicecalming voice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
voz irritante
most common and widely understood term
Rio de Janeiro
voz chata
colloquial alternative; 'chata' emphasizes annoyance
São Paulo
voz incômoda
more formal; emphasizes discomfort caused
Portugal
voz irritante / voz desagradável
similar to Brazilian Portuguese; 'desagradável' also commonly used

Related Words

tone of voicepitchtimbreaccentspeech patternvocal quality

Related Idioms & Phrases

to get on someone's nerves
voice that sets your teeth on edge
voice that makes your skin crawl
nails on a chalkboard
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