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Meaning of abrasive
The primary meaning of the word "abrasive" is related to something that causes friction or wears away, often used to describe a person's behavior or manner as rough or irritating.
Etymology of abrasive
The word "abrasive" originates from the Latin "abradere," meaning "to scrape or wear away," which is a combination of "ab" (away) and "radere" (to scrape)
Historically, the term was used to describe physical materials or substances that wore away or scraped other surfaces, and later expanded to include figurative uses describing rough or irritating behavior
Synonyms
harsh
rough
coarse
gritty
grating
irritating
annoying
vexing
troublesome
trying
irksome
maddening
infuriating
exasperating
frustrating
caustic
acerbic
biting
scathing
severe
stern
sharp
tart
acidic
astringent
pungent
piercing
cutting
incisive
sarcastic
sardonic
ironic
mocking
ridiculing
scornful
contemptuous
disdainful
insulting
offensive
hurtful
wounding
abrasive
corrosive
erosive
wearisome
tiresome
tedious
dull
monotonous
Definitions
- Having a rough, harsh quality, often causing friction or wear
- * Having an irritating or annoying quality, often used to describe a person's behavior or manner
Usage Examples
- The abrasive nature of the sandpaper made it perfect for smoothing out rough wood surfaces
- * His abrasive personality made it difficult for him to get along with his colleagues
Antonyms
smooth
gentle
soft
mild
calm
soothing
pleasant
agreeable
charming
courteous
polite
considerate
thoughtful
kind
friendly
affable
genial
warm
gracious
diplomatic
tactful
conciliatory
placating
appeasing
mollifying
pacifying
serene
tranquil
peaceful
quiet
still
silent
muted
subdued
restrained
reserved
shy
introverted