ABRASIVE Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

abrasive

adjective

ə-ˈbrā-siv

Definition of abrasive

as in annoying

causing annoyance an abrasive display of rude behavior

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Recent Examples of abrasive Check if the drip pans are removable and safe for soaking or scrubbing, as some materials can scratch or warp with harsh cleaners or abrasive pads, according to Stein. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 July 2026 Wor$t Girl embraces dirt and dark thoughts alongside abrasive tones, giving its euphoric hooks weight, as though a wild night out is almost crucial to the artist’s well-being. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 July 2026 The process converts solid rock directly into vapor, allowing drilling to continue into geological formations that are too hot and abrasive for traditional equipment. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026 Baking soda can also be mixed with water to create a mildly abrasive paste perfect for tackling baked-on oven stains and cleaning bathroom grout. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for abrasive

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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.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 5 July 2026
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.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of annoying

Adjective

Few workplace behaviors are as small, common and irritating as the message that goes unanswered.

— Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
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.

— Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

Definition of irritating

Adjective

Conversely, there are moments throughout Pompeii where the trail goes cold due to insufficient documentation from 2,000 years ago, frustrating Hiddleston in the process.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
The recent weakness has been frustrating given the company's strong fundamentals.

— Kevin Stankiewicz,Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Definition of frustrating

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