as in annoying
causing annoyance
an abrasive display of rude behavior
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Recent Examples of abrasive
Gently scrub the interior using a non-abrasive sponge or dampened rag, paying special attention to stubborn, greasy spots.
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Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
Jordan, at times, could be abrasive and biting while relentlessly prodding his teammates to push themselves to excellence.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Flippen is best known for immediately coming off as abrasive to her entire tribe and almost going home on episode one.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
Matthews too recalled Salamone as abrasive and cocky.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Jan. 2026
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Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
Jordan, at times, could be abrasive and biting while relentlessly prodding his teammates to push themselves to excellence.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Flippen is best known for immediately coming off as abrasive to her entire tribe and almost going home on episode one.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
Matthews too recalled Salamone as abrasive and cocky.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for abrasive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abrasive
Adjective
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Garlic supplements and dietary garlic can have health benefits, and a few annoying side effects, like bad breath and stomach upset.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
26 Jan. 2026
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Patriots’ fans view Sunday as an annoying calisthenic, if not a joke.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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It’s further dragged down by far too many irritating genre tropes to count.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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An irritating product or excessive use of active ingredients can quickly push skin into a state of hypersensitivity.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In his own work, the Governor has sought to smooth corners, frustrating some organizers.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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Few dynamics in tennis are more frustrating than earning chances to break an opponent and then not even being able to start a point, especially in a major final.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Some of those revelations are deeply disturbing.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
1 Feb. 2026
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These disturbing images raise even more questions about Epstein and his relationships with some of the most powerful men in the world.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Abrasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abrasive. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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