abrasive

(əbreɪsɪv)

Word forms: plural abrasives

1. adjective

Someone who has an abrasive manner is unkind and rude.

His abrasive manner has won him an unenviable notoriety.

Pamela was unrepentant about her strong language and abrasive remarks.

Synonyms: harsh, cutting, biting, tough More Synonyms of abrasive

2. adjective

An abrasive substance is rough and can be used to clean hard surfaces.

...a new all-purpose, non-abrasive cleaner.

Synonyms: rough, scratching, scraping, grating More Synonyms of abrasive

3. mass noun

An abrasive is a substance that is rough and can be used to clean hard surfaces.

Avoid abrasives, which can damage the tiles.

Synonyms: scourer, grinder, burnisher, scarifier More Synonyms of abrasive

abrasive in British English

(əˈbreɪsɪv)

noun

a substance or material such as sandpaper, pumice, or emery, used for cleaning, grinding, smoothing, or polishing

adjective

causing abrasion; grating; rough

irritating in manner or personality; causing tension or annoyance

Derived forms

abrasiveness (aˈbrasiveness)

noun

abrasive in American English

(əˈbreɪsɪv; əˈbreɪzɪv)

adjective

causing abrasion

tending to provoke anger, ill will, etc.; aggressively annoying; irritating

noun

something that is used for grinding, polishing, etc., as sandpaper or emery

Word origin

< L abrasus, pp. of abradere, abrade + -ive

Examples of 'abrasive' in a sentence
abrasive

His intention was most certainly to rally support and imprint his abrasive personality on his own staff.Some have rushed to suggest he was more popular than his abrasive manner and suspected treachery might suggest.He played rugby in the most exuberant and abrasive manner yet was a mass of nerves before the big games.The slow, abrasive court surface contributes to more extended rallies and longer matches.His abrasive personality failed to endear him to players or management in his time at the Toon.It's less abrasive than it was.Don't use abrasive cleaners such as cream bleach.The abrasive edge melted and his manner became more conversational, drawing his audience in.It would be if he brought a similarly abrasive edge to his interviewing, but one doubts it.Try to be less abrasive.

In other languages
abrasive

British English: abrasive ADJECTIVE

Someone who has an abrasive manner is unkind and rude.

His abrasive manner has won him an unenviable notoriety.

American English: abrasive
Brazilian Portuguese: abrasivo
Chinese: 粗鲁的
European Spanish: brusco
French: caustique
German: aggressiv
Italian: brusco
Japanese: 不快な
Korean: 거친
European Portuguese: abrasivo
Latin American Spanish: brusco

Chinese translation of 'abrasive'

abrasive

(əˈbreɪzɪv)

adj

[substance] 磨砂的 (móshā de)
[person, manner] 粗暴的 (cūbào de)

n

磨砂材料 (móshā cáiliào)

1 (adjective) in the sense of harsh

Definition

rude and unpleasant in manner

She was unrepentant about her abrasive remarks.

Synonyms

harsh

He said many harsh and unkind things.

cutting

People make cutting remarks to help themselves feel superior to others.

biting

This was the most biting criticism made against her.

tough

She had a pretty tough childhood.

sharp

‘Don't criticize your mother,’ was his sharp reprimand.

severe

The team has suffered severe criticism from influential figures.

bitter

the scene of bitter fighting

rough

I was a bit rough with you this morning.

hard

His father was a hard man.

nasty

He's only nasty to me when there's no-one around to see it.

cruel

They should spend a long time in jail to reflect on their cruel acts.

the persecution of prisoners by cruel captors

annoying

brutal

She spoke with a brutal honesty.

stern

He said stern measures would be taken against the criminals.

irritating

unpleasant

They tolerated what they felt was an unpleasant situation.

grating

I can't stand that grating voice of his.

abusive

a cruel and abusive partner

galling

unkind

He apologised for being unkind.

hurtful

Her comments were very hurtful to Mrs Green's family.

caustic

He was well known for his abrasive wit and caustic comments.

vitriolic

pitiless

He saw the pitiless eyes of his enemy.

unfeeling

comfortless

2 (adjective) in the sense of rough

Definition

tending to rub or scrape

an all-purpose non-abrasive cleaner

Synonyms

rough

scratching

scraping

grating

scuffing

chafing

scratchy

frictional

erosive

(noun) in the sense of scourer

Definition

a substance used for cleaning, smoothing, or polishing

Avoid abrasives, which can damage the tiles.

Synonyms

scourer

grinder

burnisher

scarifier

abradant

Additional synonyms

in the sense of abusive

a cruel and abusive partner

Synonyms

violent,

wild,

rough,

cruel,

savage,

brutal,

vicious,

destructive,

harmful,

maddened,

hurtful,

unrestrained,

impetuous,

homicidal,

intemperate,

raging,

furious,

injurious,

maniacal

in the sense of biting

Definition

sarcastic

This was the most biting criticism made against her.

Synonyms

sarcastic,

cutting,

sharp,

severe,

stinging,

withering,

scathing,

acrimonious,

incisive,

virulent,

caustic,

vitriolic,

trenchant,

mordant,

mordacious

in the sense of bitter

Definition

showing or caused by hostility or resentment

the scene of bitter fighting

Synonyms

grievous,

hard,

severe,

distressing,

fierce,

harsh,

cruel,

savage,

ruthless,

dire,

relentless,

poignant,

ferocious,

galling,

unrelenting,

merciless,

remorseless,

gut-wrenching,

vexatious,

hard-hearted

Nearby words of
abrasive

abracadabra
abrade
abrasion
abrasive
abreast
abreast of or with
abridge

Synonyms of 'abrasive'

abrasive

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单词	abrasive
释义	abrasive (əbreɪsɪv) Word forms: plural abrasives 1. adjective Someone who has an abrasive manner is unkind and rude. His abrasive manner has won him an unenviable notoriety. Pamela was unrepentant about her strong language and abrasive remarks. Synonyms: harsh, cutting, biting, tough More Synonyms of abrasive 2. adjective An abrasive substance is rough and can be used to clean hard surfaces. ...a new all-purpose, non-abrasive cleaner. Synonyms: rough, scratching, scraping, grating More Synonyms of abrasive 3. mass noun An abrasive is a substance that is rough and can be used to clean hard surfaces. Avoid abrasives, which can damage the tiles. Synonyms: scourer, grinder, burnisher, scarifier More Synonyms of abrasive abrasive in British English (əˈbreɪsɪv) noun 1. a substance or material such as sandpaper, pumice, or emery, used for cleaning, grinding, smoothing, or polishing adjective 2. causing abrasion; grating; rough 3. irritating in manner or personality; causing tension or annoyance Derived forms abrasiveness (aˈbrasiveness) noun abrasive in American English (əˈbreɪsɪv; əˈbreɪzɪv) adjective 1. causing abrasion 2. tending to provoke anger, ill will, etc.; aggressively annoying; irritating noun 3. something that is used for grinding, polishing, etc., as sandpaper or emery Word origin < L abrasus, pp. of abradere, abrade + -ive Examples of 'abrasive' in a sentence abrasive His intention was most certainly to rally support and imprint his abrasive personality on his own staff. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Some have rushed to suggest he was more popular than his abrasive manner and suspected treachery might suggest. The Sun (2012) He played rugby in the most exuberant and abrasive manner yet was a mass of nerves before the big games. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The slow, abrasive court surface contributes to more extended rallies and longer matches. Times, Sunday Times (2012) His abrasive personality failed to endear him to players or management in his time at the Toon. The Sun (2007) It's less abrasive than it was. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Don't use abrasive cleaners such as cream bleach. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The abrasive edge melted and his manner became more conversational, drawing his audience in. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It would be if he brought a similarly abrasive edge to his interviewing, but one doubts it. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Try to be less abrasive. The Sun (2015) Do not use abrasive cleaners. Times, Sunday Times (2016) She also has good, less abrasive contact with the Iranians. Times, Sunday Times (2013) In other languages abrasive British English: abrasive ADJECTIVE Someone who has an abrasive manner is unkind and rude. His abrasive manner has won him an unenviable notoriety. American English: abrasive Brazilian Portuguese: abrasivo Chinese: 粗鲁的 European Spanish: brusco French: caustique German: aggressiv Italian: brusco Japanese: 不快な Korean: 거친 European Portuguese: abrasivo Latin American Spanish: brusco Chinese translation of 'abrasive' abrasive (əˈbreɪzɪv) adj [substance] 磨砂的 (móshā de) [person, manner] 粗暴的 (cūbào de) n 磨砂材料 (móshā cáiliào) 1 (adjective) in the sense of harsh Definition rude and unpleasant in manner She was unrepentant about her abrasive remarks. Synonyms harsh He said many harsh and unkind things. cutting People make cutting remarks to help themselves feel superior to others. biting This was the most biting criticism made against her. tough She had a pretty tough childhood. sharp ‘Don't criticize your mother,’ was his sharp reprimand. severe The team has suffered severe criticism from influential figures. bitter the scene of bitter fighting rough I was a bit rough with you this morning. hard His father was a hard man. nasty He's only nasty to me when there's no-one around to see it. cruel They should spend a long time in jail to reflect on their cruel acts. the persecution of prisoners by cruel captors annoying brutal She spoke with a brutal honesty. stern He said stern measures would be taken against the criminals. irritating unpleasant They tolerated what they felt was an unpleasant situation. grating I can't stand that grating voice of his. abusive a cruel and abusive partner galling unkind He apologised for being unkind. hurtful Her comments were very hurtful to Mrs Green's family. caustic He was well known for his abrasive wit and caustic comments. vitriolic pitiless He saw the pitiless eyes of his enemy. unfeeling comfortless 2 (adjective) in the sense of rough Definition tending to rub or scrape an all-purpose non-abrasive cleaner Synonyms rough scratching scraping grating scuffing chafing scratchy frictional erosive (noun) in the sense of scourer Definition a substance used for cleaning, smoothing, or polishing Avoid abrasives, which can damage the tiles. Synonyms scourer grinder burnisher scarifier abradant Additional synonyms in the sense of abusive a cruel and abusive partner Synonyms violent, wild, rough, cruel, savage, brutal, vicious, destructive, harmful, maddened, hurtful, unrestrained, impetuous, homicidal, intemperate, raging, furious, injurious, maniacal in the sense of biting Definition sarcastic This was the most biting criticism made against her. Synonyms sarcastic, cutting, sharp, severe, stinging, withering, scathing, acrimonious, incisive, virulent, caustic, vitriolic, trenchant, mordant, mordacious in the sense of bitter Definition showing or caused by hostility or resentment the scene of bitter fighting Synonyms grievous, hard, severe, distressing, fierce, harsh, cruel, savage, ruthless, dire, relentless, poignant, ferocious, galling, unrelenting, merciless, remorseless, gut-wrenching, vexatious, hard-hearted Nearby words of abrasive abracadabra abrade abrasion abrasive abreast abreast of or with abridge Synonyms of 'abrasive' abrasive Explore 'abrasive' in the dictionary
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