as in annoying
causing annoyance
an abrasive display of rude behavior
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Recent Examples of abrasive
Then, take a non-abrasive sponge and scrub.
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
The starter kit comes with the mild, abrasive cleaning paste and a unique sponge.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Squeezing through slot canyons and bushwhacking through scrub oak provided some Outside Lab-style abrasive durability that didn’t even leave a mark on the nylon ripstop material.
—The Editors, Outside, 31 Dec. 2025
Billick’s brash and at times abrasive personality wore on Bisciotti, too.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2025
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
The starter kit comes with the mild, abrasive cleaning paste and a unique sponge.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Squeezing through slot canyons and bushwhacking through scrub oak provided some Outside Lab-style abrasive durability that didn’t even leave a mark on the nylon ripstop material.
—The Editors, Outside, 31 Dec. 2025
Billick’s brash and at times abrasive personality wore on Bisciotti, too.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for abrasive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abrasive
Adjective
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That one is a flimsy piano ballad where the duo’s approach to vocals—strangled, swirled and gasping—comes off more annoying than innovative, like a joke that isn’t funny anymore.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
12 Jan. 2026
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The weight of the tool allows for more control, allowing for the blade to safely and gently glide across your face to exfoliate and remove annoying peach fuzz.—
Taryn Brooke,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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What an irritating phrase, Helen thinks.—
Sadia Shepard,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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Many of us suffer from skin problems, chapped lips, or an irritating cough when the air is too dry.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The redshirt senior quarterback is the crown jewel of the Knights’ 2026 transfer class, bringing with him the hope of improvement from a frustrating 5-7 season in 2025.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens sees expanding MARTA into Cobb and Gwinnett counties as a key step toward better regional connection, while metro Atlanta residents continue to struggle with traffic congestion that’s both frustrating and dangerous.—
Riley Bunch,
AJC.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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According to The Marshall Project, federal officers fired on at least nine people in their vehicles over a four-month period, evidence of a disturbing pattern.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Zhang was quickly identified as a suspect based on her allegedly increasingly disturbing behavior, according to authorities.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Abrasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abrasive. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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