as in annoying
causing annoyance
an abrasive display of rude behavior
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Recent Examples of abrasive
What science tells us about the impact that abrasive, bold, and tough leaders have on their followers, organizations, and nations.
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Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Bleach or other abrasive products can damage your countertops.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
For stubborn spots, use a mild abrasive like steel wool after soaking the knives in vinegar.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2025
The attendant immediately got to business aggressively exfoliating my body with an abrasive towel.
—Anna Haines, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
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Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Bleach or other abrasive products can damage your countertops.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
For stubborn spots, use a mild abrasive like steel wool after soaking the knives in vinegar.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2025
The attendant immediately got to business aggressively exfoliating my body with an abrasive towel.
—Anna Haines, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abrasive
Adjective
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Increasing one’s protein intake requires an annoying amount of foresight, a willingness to experience short-term displeasure, or both.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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This eye-rolling, annual chore is annoying, obviously, but also tied to the functioning of government.—
Made by History,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In place of intense (and potentially irritating) acids, Mediheal's Madecassoside Blemish Pads target breakouts and breakout-causing bacteria with anti-inflammatory powerhouses madecassoside and cica.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
25 Apr. 2025
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As the protagonist/antihero, audiences meet everyone through his eyes (and imperious narration) — and in his view, most people are shallow and irritating, especially the residents of Madre Linda.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Timing Gaps: Traditional file transfers typically operate on rigid schedules—often daily or even weekly—creating frustrating delays between participant actions and results.—
Charlie Gautreaux,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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As for Arsenal, the Gunners endured a frustrating domestic campaign despite having made it through to the semifinals of the Champions League, while Manchester City has suffered an unlikely drop in form after winning four straight Premier League titles between 2021 and 2024.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The lack of caring about my childhood was so disturbing.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2025
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Instead, this is yet another disturbing reminder that our society values certain lives more than others.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Abrasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abrasive. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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