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Likely to offend others by being harsh and rude (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

abrasive

(Other definitions for abrasive that I've seen before include "Arabs vie, being harsh and challenging" , "Rough, as sandpaper" , "Grinding substance" , "Harsh; eg, emery" , "harsh, rough in manner" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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