Abrasively

Pronunciation: /əˈbɹeɪsɪvli/

Abrasively (adv)

  1. In a way that is rough and unpleasant, often hurting someone’s feelings or making talk sound unfriendly.
  2. In a way that wears away a surface by rubbing it with rough material.

Abrasively (adverb)

Examples

  • He spoke abrasively, and everyone felt uncomfortable.
  • The coach criticized abrasively, so the team lost confidence.