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szorstki — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • abrasive adj Rough enough to grind or wear away a surface through friction.
  • brusque adj Rudely abrupt; curt, unfriendly.
  • harsh adj Unpleasantly rough, severe, or unforgiving — used for weather, conditions, sounds, or treatment.
  • rough adj Having an uneven or bumpy surface; not smooth.

Senses

szorstki is used for these senses in English:

  • abrasive Being rough and coarse in manner or disposition; overly aggressive and causing irritation. [First attested in 1925.]
  • brusque Rudely abrupt; curt, unfriendly.
  • harsh Unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses.
  • rough Not smooth; uneven.

abrasive — full definition

  1. adj Rough enough to grind or wear away a surface through friction.
  2. adj Harsh and unpleasantly blunt in manner, tending to irritate others.
  3. noun A substance, such as sandpaper or pumice, used for grinding, polishing, or smoothing.

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