na. | 1. Faithful words grate upon the ear.; Faithful admonitions are unpleasant to hear [to the ear].; Good advice jars on the ear.; Honest [Good; Straight] advice is hard [difficult] to take.; Honest advice may be unpleasant to hear.; Plain talk is hard to believe.; Sincere advice jars on the ears, faithful words grate on the ear.; Sincere reproofs are disagreeable. |