as in annoying
causing annoyance
an abrasive display of rude behavior
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Recent Examples of abrasive
Additionally, Valdes says to steer clear of abrasive shampoos and swimming pools—chlorine can mess with your color.
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Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 22 May 2025
Make sure the strap isn’t too abrasive or uncomfortable when positioned around your head.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
Five cast and crew members told TMZ that the supporting actor and the historically abrasive Oscar nominee, 66, were workshopping a spur-of-the-moment monologue when the latter allegedly used the slur.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 21 May 2025
Key Takeaways Seal your tile and grout at least once a year to prevent water, soap, and dirt from seeping in and making the surface hard to clean.
Stick to gentle, non-acidic cleaners and avoid anything citrus-based or abrasive to protect both the tile surface and the sealant.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 May 2025
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Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 22 May 2025
Make sure the strap isn’t too abrasive or uncomfortable when positioned around your head.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
Five cast and crew members told TMZ that the supporting actor and the historically abrasive Oscar nominee, 66, were workshopping a spur-of-the-moment monologue when the latter allegedly used the slur.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 21 May 2025
Key Takeaways Seal your tile and grout at least once a year to prevent water, soap, and dirt from seeping in and making the surface hard to clean.
Stick to gentle, non-acidic cleaners and avoid anything citrus-based or abrasive to protect both the tile surface and the sealant.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abrasive
Adjective
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Mow At Convenient Times There's nothing quite as annoying as enjoying a peaceful slumber on Saturday morning, only to wake up to the sound of a roaring lawn mower.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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There’s nothing more annoying than a show about waiting for something to happen.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The Panthers’ illuminating and irritating game defined their full identity.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2025
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Absences through injury have been an irritating constant throughout Welbeck’s career.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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To help avoid these frustrating and disappointing situations, travelers should plan to bring along a healthy dose of skepticism on their next trip—and think twice before paying for any offer that sounds too good to be true.—
Jessica Puckett,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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All of which is just my way of explaining why fans, who love these stories, might be distraught and might see all the success Martin has had thanks to his unfinished work and the support of his fans, as frustrating.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The withdrawn teen obsessively draws dark spiders in class and shows a disturbing fixation on news reports of school shootings.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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His disturbing legacy drew the attention of filmmaker and former HBO executive Kary Antholis, who had followed the case for decades.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
4 June 2025
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“Abrasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abrasive. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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