abrasive
a-bra-sive
adjective
Having a harsh, irritating, or rude manner or personality.
"His abrasive tone offended everyone."
noun
A substance used for grinding, polishing, or cleaning hard surfaces.
"The mechanic used an abrasive."
adjective
Causing abrasion; rough enough to rub or scrape away a surface.
"Sandpaper is an abrasive material."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: abradant, abrasive material, harsh, disagreeable, unsmooth, scratchy, rough