Abrasiveness

Pronunciation: /əˈbreɪ.sɪv.nəs/

Definitions of abrasiveness

noun the quality of being rough or harsh in manner or temperament

Example Sentences

A1 Her abrasiveness towards others often leads to misunderstandings.

A2 The teacher's abrasiveness in class made some students feel uncomfortable.

B1 Dealing with the customer's abrasiveness requires patience and empathy.

B2 The manager's abrasiveness towards employees resulted in low morale in the workplace.

C1 The politician's abrasiveness during debates alienated many potential supporters.

C2 The author's writing style is known for its sharp wit and abrasiveness.

Examples of abrasiveness in a Sentence

formal Her abrasiveness towards her coworkers made it difficult to work together effectively.

informal I try to avoid talking to him because of his abrasiveness.

slang I can't stand her attitude, it's so abrasive.

figurative The abrasiveness of his words left a lasting impact on her emotions.

Grammatical Forms of abrasiveness

• plural: abrasivenesses
• comparative: more abrasive
• superlative: most abrasive
• present tense: abrasiveness
• future tense: will be abrasive
• perfect tense: has been abrasive
• continuous tense: is being abrasive
• singular: abrasiveness
• positive degree: abrasive
• infinitive: to be abrasive
• gerund: abrasiveness
• participle: abrasive

Origin and Evolution of abrasiveness

First Known Use: 1870 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abrasiveness' originated from the Latin word 'abradere' which means to scrape off. It evolved from the action of rubbing or wearing something down.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe physical actions like rubbing or scraping, 'abrasiveness' has evolved to also describe a personality trait of being harsh or unpleasant in manner or tone.