as in annoying
causing annoyance
an abrasive display of rude behavior
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Recent Examples of abrasive
But regolith presents a significant issue for lunar hardware, spacesuits and human lungs, because the dust is so abrasive.
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Julian Dossett, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The fix: Instead, use a slightly damp light-use sponge (not the Scotchbrite green ones, which are too abrasive) or a microfiber cloth to wipe scuffs from the walls.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025
Interestingly, the chewing released these microplastics, rather than the presence of saliva, as the act was abrasive enough to tear tiny plastic particles from the larger pieces of gum.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 25 Mar. 2025
There were abrasive, curt interviews with the media.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Julian Dossett, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The fix: Instead, use a slightly damp light-use sponge (not the Scotchbrite green ones, which are too abrasive) or a microfiber cloth to wipe scuffs from the walls.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025
Interestingly, the chewing released these microplastics, rather than the presence of saliva, as the act was abrasive enough to tear tiny plastic particles from the larger pieces of gum.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 25 Mar. 2025
There were abrasive, curt interviews with the media.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abrasive
Adjective
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Few things are as annoying as a vacuum cleaner that leaves a strip of dust by the baseboards and in the corners.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
9 Apr. 2025
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Ding-dong ditched … well into adulthood—one person rang a neighbor's doorbell repeatedly just to be annoying.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Atopic dermatitis is a chronic condition with genetic and environmental causes, whereas atopic dermatitis stems from an irritating substance that triggers a rash.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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Going Overboard with Outdoor Lighting Light pollution can be just as irritating as that dog down the street who barks like clockwork for 30 minutes every night.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Very few things are more frustrating than Wi-Fi that lags mid-stream, mid-binge, or mid-video calls.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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As frustrating as learning my bearings can be at times, the a-ha moments are always a joy.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Other times, Claude’s mental activity seems super disturbing and maybe even dangerous.—
Steven Levy,
Wired News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Just as disturbing and bizarre, at least one juror originally didn’t want to convict Zeigler at all and didn’t vote to do so until after that same judge ordered the bailiff to give her a Valium.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Abrasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abrasive. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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