abrasive manner

Examples (10)

• His abrasive manner makes him unpopular with his colleagues.
• She succeeded in business despite her abrasive manner.
• I was put off by the shop assistant's abrasive manner.
• He has a reputation for an abrasive manner, but he is very effective at his job.
• Many people find his direct, abrasive manner to be quite rude.
• The politician's abrasive manner during the debate cost him votes.
• You might get better results if you softened your abrasive manner a little.
• Underneath his seemingly abrasive manner, there is a very kind heart.
• The coach's abrasive manner was intended to motivate the team, but it just created fear.
• Her report criticized the CEO's abrasive manner in dealing with staff.