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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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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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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Ghosts that wink could be scary but the face Sal makes is disturbing in other ways.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2025
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In cases where advertising is inevitable, some prefer ads that appeal on a personal level over messaging that can be inappropriate or, even, disturbing and offensive.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Abrasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abrasive. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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