* "Despite her brilliant mind, her abrasiveness often alienated potential collaborators." (This sentence uses "abrasiveness" to describe someone's personality trait of being rough and unpleasantly blunt.)
* "The sandpaper's abrasiveness was perfect for smoothing the rough edges of the wood." (This sentence uses "abrasiveness" to describe the physical property of a material.)
* "The constant criticism and abrasiveness of the manager created a toxic work environment." (This sentence shows how "abrasiveness" can be used to describe a negative atmosphere or behavior.)
* "The speaker's abrasiveness, while initially jarring, served to jolt the audience into paying attention." (This sentence uses "abrasiveness" to describe a purposeful tactic for achieving a specific outcome.)
You can also use "abrasive" as an adjective, like this:
* "His abrasive tone made it difficult to have a civil conversation."
The context of the sentence will determine the specific meaning of "abrasiveness," but it generally refers to a harshness or unpleasantness, either in personality or physical properties.