Abrasively: meaning, definitions and examples

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abrasively

 

[ ษ™หˆbreษชsษชvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of speaking

Abrasively refers to a manner that is harsh or rough, often causing annoyance or discomfort to others. It describes a style of communication or behavior that is blunt and lacks sensitivity, often leading to friction in interactions.

Synonyms

bluntly, critically, harshly, roughly.

Examples of usage

  • She spoke abrasively during the meeting.
  • His abrasively critical feedback demotivated the team.
  • They argued abrasively, raising their voices.
  • The comedian's abrasively rude jokes offended some audience members.

Translations

Translations of the word "abrasively" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abrasivamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคฐเคพเคฌ เคคเคฐเฅ€เค•เฅ‡ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช rauh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kasar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ัƒะฑัƒะฒะฐั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szorstko

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฒ—้›‘ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท abrasivement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abrasivamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sert bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ์น ๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฌู„ุงูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hrubฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrubo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒ—ๆšดๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grobo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรณft

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ั–ะณะตะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒแƒขแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qabaq ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abrasivamente

Etymology

The word 'abrasively' derives from the adjective 'abrasive', which comes from the Latin word 'abrasivus', meaning 'to scrape off'. This root is related to the verb 'abradere', meaning 'to scrape off' or 'to wear away'. The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb, indicating how something is done. The term has evolved over time to describe not only physical abrasion but also emotional or verbal interactions that can be perceived as rough or hurtful. In contemporary usage, it is often employed in contexts where someone's communication style is considered aggressive or unnecessarily confrontational.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,653, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.