nì'ěr

grating to the ear

Senses

逆耳 nì'ěr grating to the ear

unpleasant or grating to the ear; often describes honest but sharp advice or criticism that is difficult to hear

References

see 逆耳/逆耳 忠言逆耳/忠言逆耳
antonym 顺耳/順耳 逆耳/逆耳
synonym 拂耳/拂耳 逆耳/逆耳
synonym 忤耳/忤耳 逆耳/逆耳