abrasiveness
/əˈbreɪsɪvnəs/
noun
- The quality of being rough or harsh in texture, causing wear or friction.
- The abrasiveness of the sandpaper made it perfect for smoothing wood.
- The abrasiveness of the desert wind slowly wore down the ancient stone monuments.
- Some toothpastes contain silica for their mild abrasiveness to remove plaque.
- The quality of being rude, harsh, or irritating in manner or speech.
- His natural abrasiveness made it hard for him to keep friends for long.
- The customer complained about the salesperson's abrasiveness and lack of patience.
- Her abrasiveness in meetings often alienated her coworkers.
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