as in annoying
causing annoyance
an abrasive display of rude behavior
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Recent Examples of abrasive
Either use a baking soda slurry or an abrasive cleaner like Bar Keepers Friend.
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Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
The brand offers a limited lifetime warranty that my mom recently put to the test after damaging the bottom of her Dutch oven with abrasive steel wool.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
This was likely a talking point between MacVean and the famously abrasive Rickover.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
For denim, that means delivering authentic washes and abrasive looks without compromising durability.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
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Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
The brand offers a limited lifetime warranty that my mom recently put to the test after damaging the bottom of her Dutch oven with abrasive steel wool.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
This was likely a talking point between MacVean and the famously abrasive Rickover.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
For denim, that means delivering authentic washes and abrasive looks without compromising durability.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for abrasive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abrasive
Adjective
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Frankie Montas Montas is slated to miss all of next season, and so his $17 million player option is easier than any decision in those annoying Capital One ads.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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There was one distraction during the number when the director made their performance look like a TikTok video, complete with a stream of annoying comments to the left of Leavitt’s tush.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The more irritating the characters get, the more compelling the movie becomes.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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This silky, fragrance-free formula delivers all the benefits of retinol—like smoothing fine lines, refining texture, and evening skin tone—without a heavy or irritating feel.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Odegaard’s recent medial collateral ligament injury to his left knee will be doubly frustrating as a result, with that pair now missing opportunities to build more chemistry.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Label your bulbs now to avoid frustrating mix-ups later.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The private messages offer a disturbing glimpse into how Jones — who is looking to oust incumbent Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares this fall — describes his political adversaries in private conversations.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Oct. 2025
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There were masks and body suits made of female skin, along with human skulls for soup bowls and other disturbing oddities.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Abrasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abrasive. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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