Meanings of abrasive style in English

Political analysts and pollsters say Steinbrueck's abrasive style has alienated women voters.

Bolton's sometimes abrasive style got him into trouble in the Bush administration.

But his abrasive style made enemies, and he resigned as president in 2006.

He is known for his sometimes abrasive style and is seen as cold and uncaring by many Chicagoans.

She's a more fluent orator than her chief opponent, Bernie Sanders, and has a far less abrasive style.

Even critics of Jakarta's acting governor complain mostly about what they see as his abrasive style of governance, not his background.

Haley fought against what she called anti-Israel bias at the United Nations, and sometimes seemed to be channeling Trump's abrasive style of diplomacy.

While Sarkozy remains the favourite of conservatives to challenge Hollande, he is widely detested by left-wingers and his abrasive style alienated many middle-of-the-road voters.

While some of his Cabinet colleagues have reservations about Mr Shatter's abrasive style, most of them strongly back him in the stand-off with the AGSI.

The footballer Norman Hunter, who has died aged 76 after contracting Covid-19, was a hardman with an abrasive style and a formidable left foot.