abrasiveness
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- noun
- /əˈbreɪsɪvnəs/
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abrasividad
- The manager's abrasiveness frequently led to misunderstandings among the team.
Examples
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His constant abrasiveness made it difficult for his colleagues to work with him.
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There's no real conflict in his story, other than some mixed signals from that gorgeous gal from Cabin in the Woods (Kristin Connolly) and the persistent abrasiveness of his best friend (Jennifer Carpenter, Dexter).
Blog text (25) -
Now, some may not like that I speak the truth or my abrasiveness in doing it in a way that forces others to look at themselves and what they stand for.
Blog text (24) -
Examples of China's recent abrasiveness abound.
Academic text (2011) -
But there was an abrasiveness and an anger in this woman which she at once understood, knowing her story, and found unnecessary and self-defeating.
Fiction book (1990) -
The writers seem to be hoping her abrasiveness is amusing, but so far it isn't, and I don't see why Sam doesn't just pack up the dog and hit the road.
Blog text (29) -
Her cool silences were draining, perhaps even more demanding than Abel's abrasiveness since at least the man could be dismissed as a crank when he ranted.
Fiction book (1994) -
She was known for her abrasiveness, which often offended those around her.
Synonyms
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Lack of politeness or respect for other people
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8.8
A bitter, angry feeling shown in words or actions
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4.1
Very severe or unkind treatment that causes harm
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4.8
A direct and honest way of speaking that can seem rude
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6.1
A habit of speaking in a harsh, critical way
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A strong unpleasant quality that makes people uncomfortable
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6.4
Rudeness or crude behavior that shows little politeness
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6.7
A quality that makes people feel hurt or angry
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8.0
Being very rude and annoying to other people
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Mean words or actions that hurt other people
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4.6
A harsh, sudden way of speaking that sounds unfriendly
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7.9
A short, direct way of speaking that often seems rude
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8.1
Saying small mean things to hurt someone in a quiet way
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6.3
Rude, vulgar, or insensitive behaviour that upsets people
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8.1
Words or actions that are rude and hurt other people's feelings
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6.6
A rough, unfriendly way of speaking or acting
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8.1
Rude, insensitive behavior that ignores good manners
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9.8
A sharp, bitter way of speaking that hurts people
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3.9
A harsh quality in a voice or behavior that feels severe
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8.2
A harsh, unkind way of speaking or acting
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7.6
Being too forceful and not subtle in actions or words
Rude words or actions that aim to hurt someone
A harsh tone in speech or writing that hurts people
A sharp, bitter way of speaking that hurts people
Speech or writing that is sharply critical and makes people feel bad
A harsh, unfriendly manner that hurts or upsets people
Being cruel and showing little kindness
Antonyms
How Abrasive
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Abrasiveness comes from the Latin parts ab- 'away' and radere 'to scrape', which gives the image of something that 'scrapes away' friendliness. Think of a harsh tone as 'scraping' at people's feelings, so abrasiveness means a rough, rude way of acting that can hurt others.