1. the quality of being rough or harsh in manner or speech
2. the quality of being able to wear away or scrape a surface through friction
Usage: technical

Examples

• His abrasiveness made it difficult for colleagues to work with him.
• The manager’s abrasiveness during meetings created tension in the office.
• She needed to tone down her abrasiveness when giving feedback.
• The sandpaper’s abrasiveness was perfect for smoothing the wood surface.
• The abrasiveness of the cleaning powder helped remove stubborn stains.
• Despite his knowledge, his abrasiveness prevented him from being promoted.
• The rock’s natural abrasiveness made it useful for sharpening tools.