Sounds that are loud, unpleasant, or unwanted.
From Old French 'noise,' possibly derived from Latin 'nausea' meaning 'seasickness' or 'disgust.' The word shifted from meaning 'quarreling' to 'unwanted sound.'
Silence is actually impossible—even in soundproof chambers, people hear their heartbeat and blood flowing, which is why total silence can feel so disturbing to our brains!
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