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Abrasive (Adjective)

Sharply disagreeable; rigorous; "the harsh facts of court delays"; "an abrasive character".

All adjective clusters.

Her sharp tongue and abrasive demeanor made her difficult to work with on group projects.
The harsh criticism was a necessary but abrasive aspect of the writer's workshop.
He had a gruff, abrasive personality that made people initially wary of approaching him.
The judge was known for her abrasive attitude in the courtroom, often reprimanding lawyers for their behavior.
His abrasive wit was tempered by his genuine empathy, making him a well-liked teacher among his students.

Causing abrasion.

All adjective clusters.

Rough-grit sandpaper can be very abrasive, scratching delicate surfaces easily.
The rocky shoreline was abrasive to Steve's bare feet, causing painful cuts and scrapes.
The mechanic warned me that using the wrong type of steel wool could be abrasive to my car's clear coat finish.
He carefully chose a non-abrasive cleanser to wipe down the antique furniture, so it wouldn't damage the finish.
Using a scrub brush on the ceramic surface could be too abrasive and damage its shiny glaze.