abrasive
Example Sentences
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It is very low-key with him, it is so much easier to follow leaders like that rather than abrasive, more obvious leaders.
From BBC
Dana Williamson, Newsom’s former chief of staff, made friends and enemies in Sacramento with her abrasive style and passion for policy.
From Los Angeles Times
On the other hand, the possibly revolutionary impact from artificial intelligence argues that maybe it is still early days, no matter how abrasively these chieftains behave.
From MarketWatch
Earl said the experience of playing against the 20-year-old, who has made a huge impact with his exuberant, abrasive style, is a contrast to having him as a team-mate.
From BBC
I wasn’t just candid; I was sometimes abrasive.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
