What are some opposite words for constructive?
Antonyms for constructive
kənˈstrʌk tɪvcon·struc·tive
This page is about all possible antonyms and opposite words for the term constructive.
Princeton's WordNet
constructiveadjective
constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development
"constructive criticism"; "a constructive attitude"; "a constructive philosophy"; "constructive permission"
Antonyms:
annihilating, devastating, cataclysmal, mordant, cataclysmic, vitriolic, blasting, damaging, erosive, annihilative, ruinous, soul-destroying, iconoclastic, corrosive, negative, crushing, withering, ravaging, wasteful, destructive, neutral, causticconstructiveadjective
emphasizing what is laudable or hopeful or to the good
"constructive criticism"
Antonyms:
vitriolic, ruinous, negative, destructive, ravaging, caustic, wasteful, damaging, devastating, soul-destroying, neutral, erosive, annihilative, cataclysmal, blasting, withering, cataclysmic, mordant, crushing, corrosive, annihilating, iconoclastic
How to use constructive in a sentence?
What's more effective and constructive is to work with the administration to get the policy in a good place and that's what we're doing, i think that's going to be more effective than trying to pass a piece of legislation that will not make it into law.
We had constructive talks and we are keen to continue a dialogue with those member states over the coming weeks and months, there is no mechanism for Scotland to remain part of the EU with Britain coming out, but the EU has shown itself to be adaptable and flexible. I'm not suggesting there are simple solutions. We are into uncharted territory here.
The U.S. should focus on its top priority, and play a constructive role in international cooperation on health security.
Euphemisms are not, as many young people think, useless verbiage for that which can and should be said bluntly; they are like secret agents on a delicate mission, they must airily pass by a stinking mess with barely so much as a nod of the head, make their point of constructive criticism and continue on in calm forbearance. Euphemisms are unpleasant truths wearing diplomatic cologne.
I would like to recall Venezuela, which is once again experiencing new moments of acute tension ... I pray for the victims and in particular for the boy killed a few days ago in San Cristobal, i call on everyone to reject violence and urge respect for the dignity of all persons and for the sacredness of human life and I encourage a return to a common movement for the good of the country with the opening up of areas for sincere and constructive meeting and dialogue.
Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#2605 | negative | |
#5908 | neutral | |
#12703 | constructive | |
#13351 | destructive | |
#14517 | damaging | |
#15555 | devastating | |
#21692 | crushing | |
#22742 | blasting | |
#29440 | corrosive | |
#35779 | caustic | |
#38056 | wasteful | |
#63150 | withering | |
#66487 | cataclysmic | |
#84995 | ruinous | |
#88964 | erosive | |
#99307 | iconoclastic | |
#100013 | vitriolic | |
#104544 | ravaging | |
#117416 | mordant | |
#131871 | annihilating |
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