abrasive
adjective/əˈbreɪsɪv/
Frequency rank: #10,343 most common English word
Meaning
Harsh or rough in manner; tending to irritate or upset others.
Example sentence
His abrasive remarks made several colleagues feel uncomfortable during the meeting.
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