1abra·sive 
/əˈbreɪsɪv/ adjective
/əˈbreɪsɪv/ adjective [more abrasive; most abrasive] 1 a : causing damage or wear by rubbing, grinding, or scraping : of or relating to abrasion
▪ The waves had an abrasive action on the rocks.
b : having a rough quality
▪ an abrasive surface : used for rubbing something to make it smooth or shiny ▪ an abrasive material ▪ an abrasive cleaner 2 : very unpleasant or irritating
▪ He offended people with his abrasive [=irritating, grating] manner/personality. ▪ abrasive [=rude, offensive] comments
▪ The waves had an abrasive action on the rocks.
b : having a rough quality
▪ an abrasive surface : used for rubbing something to make it smooth or shiny ▪ an abrasive material ▪ an abrasive cleaner
▪ He offended people with his abrasive [=irritating, grating] manner/personality. ▪ abrasive [=rude, offensive] comments
— abra·sive·ly adverb
▪ an abrasively obnoxious manner/personality
▪ an abrasively obnoxious manner/personality
— abra·sive·ness noun [noncount]
