Abrasive
Grinding
Synonyms Grinding, polishing, coarse-grained, harsh, corrosive, erosive, rubbing, coarse, caustic, mordant, corroding, and eroding.
Caustic
Example Sentences
His abrasive tone during the meeting made it difficult for anyone to respond without feeling insulted.
The abrasive surface of the sandpaper helped smooth out the rough edges of the wood.
She had an abrasive personality that often made people feel uncomfortable around her.
The cleaning solution was too abrasive for the delicate fabric, causing it to tear.
His abrasive comments about her work were uncalled for and hurtful.
The abrasive texture of the new shoes gave her blisters on her feet after just one day of wearing them.
She gave him an abrasive reply, clearly annoyed by his constant interruptions.
The abrasive nature of the chemicals in the cleaner made it highly effective at removing grime.
He had an abrasive work ethic, often pushing his colleagues harder than they were comfortable with.
The abrasive sound of the nails being scraped across the chalkboard made everyone cringe.