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abrasive

/əˈbɹeɪ.sɪv/ adjective C1
  1. Producing abrasion; rough enough to wear away the outer surface.
  2. Being rough and coarse in manner or disposition; overly aggressive and causing irritation. · An abrasive person can grate on one's sensibilities.· Despite her proper upbringing, we found her manners to be terribly abrasive.
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