1. The plural of abrasiveness; the quality or state of being abrasive in manner, speech, or behavior; harshness or roughness in dealing with others.
Usage: Plural form of the abstract noun abrasiveness.; Often used in contexts discussing interpersonal communication or personality traits.
2. The plural of abrasiveness; the quality of being abrasive as a material or substance; the capacity to wear away or scratch surfaces.
Usage: Technical or material science usage.; Refers to physical properties of substances like sandpaper or grinding compounds.

Examples

• The manager's abrasivenesses in meetings made employees uncomfortable.
• Different abrasivenesses of sandpaper are used for different finishing tasks.
• Her communication style was marked by several abrasivenesses that alienated her colleagues.
• The abrasivenesses of various polishing compounds determine their effectiveness on different materials.
• His tendency toward abrasivenesses in conversation often led to misunderstandings.
• Industrial applications require careful selection among abrasivenesses for optimal results.