Synonyms for constructive
kənˈstrʌk tɪvcon·struc·tive

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1. 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, caustic

2. constructiveadjective

   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

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1. List of paraphrases for "constructive":

   positive, meaningful, constructiveness, construction, fruitful, building, productive

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1. Chief Executive Matthias Mueller:

   We continue to be in constructive talks.

2. The White House:

   Right now, he's running away from the consequences of his actions. if he felt his actions were consistent with civil disobedience, then he should do what those who have taken issue with their own government do: Challenge it, speak out, engage in a constructive act of protest, and -- importantly -- accept the consequences of his actions.

3. Manuel Oliveri:

   Some of the recent events have been favorable for Britain to remain in the EU, but it's still too close to call, we are advising our clients to go neutral into the vote, although we remain constructive. If.

4. John Kerry:

   Let me say that Russia has made constructive moves in the last days, there are some indications that whether it is line of control negotiations, or calm that is in place in a number of places, the withdrawal of certain people ... there are signs of constructive choices. That can only be helpful.

5. Bill Ackman:

   All of our interactions with companies over the last five years have been cordial, constructive and productive, we intend to keep it that way as it makes our job easier and more fun, and our quality of life better.