abrasiveness
Americannoun
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Keyishian’s gentle Theo is so solicitous that Sally’s abrasiveness begins to feel abusive, not to say theatrically off-putting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2026
Henry Pollock must replicate the energy and abrasiveness that have fuelled his meteoric rise so far, says head coach Andy Farrell as the 20-year-old starts for the British and Irish Lions for the first time.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2025
The style is quite jarring, with an abrasiveness that’s almost chafing to watch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2024
Whatever the mode, the exhilarating abrasiveness of the Cypress Hill sound held true.
From New York Times ● Apr. 20, 2022
In the set of Vincent’s shoulders, in the abrasiveness of his demeanor, Obinze sensed that Vincent had learned very early on, as a matter of necessity, to solve his own problems.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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