as in annoying
causing annoyance
an abrasive display of rude behavior
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Recent Examples of abrasive
The Red Bull Ring’s track surface is highly abrasive due to its age, but tire degradation often isn’t as challenging as at some other F1 venues due to the short corner lengths here.
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Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Some also argue that coffee’s caffeine content or abrasive texture deters pests from entering homes and gardens.
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Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
24 June 2026
Never use abrasive scrubbers or harsh chemicals when cleaning a skylight, as these can scratch the glass and damage its seals or special coatings, says Rapinchuk.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
At the start, David seems abrasive and unloving toward his own son and altogether too inviting toward John, who is eager to take over the biographical project that Jacob was angling for.
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Stephen Farber,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
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Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Some also argue that coffee’s caffeine content or abrasive texture deters pests from entering homes and gardens.
—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
24 June 2026
Never use abrasive scrubbers or harsh chemicals when cleaning a skylight, as these can scratch the glass and damage its seals or special coatings, says Rapinchuk.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
At the start, David seems abrasive and unloving toward his own son and altogether too inviting toward John, who is eager to take over the biographical project that Jacob was angling for.
—
Stephen Farber,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abrasive
Adjective
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This is a realm of exposition-heavy opening credits, relentlessly earwormy theme tunes, and heroes who, for no obvious reason, choose to hang out with cute/annoying [delete as appropriate] comedy sidekicks like Orko and Snarf.
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This would have evoked annoying memories of the 0-0 draw against Morocco in 2022 and 1-1 draw with Russia in 2018 for Spain.
Adjective
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Few workplace behaviors are as small, common and irritating as the message that goes unanswered.
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Greenberg tried his best to ignore an irritating ankle injury that had plagued him the last couple of weeks and grimaced under the hazy sunlight as the pitcher, probably 20 or more years his junior, stared him down.
Adjective
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Two months after another frustrating playoff finish, the 76ers now look ahead with a reasonable expectation to be among the conference favorites next season.
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Residents said the latest delay is especially frustrating because the pool also remained closed for much of last summer after a water line ruptured while it was being filled.
Adjective
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There were many disturbing parts of Kerstin’s story left unpursued.
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The film is a modern take on the creature horror film told from the perspective of a young boy who slowly begins to discover that his beloved parents are hiding a disturbing secret about his mother’s true nature.
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“Abrasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abrasive. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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