Constructive: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when referring to criticism, feedback, or actions that aim to improve or develop something.

• Her constructive feedback helped me improve my presentation.
• We had a constructive meeting about our project's next steps.

Used to express an optimistic or affirmative attitude, or a favorable situation.

• She always has a positive outlook on life.
• The test results were positive, indicating progress.

Used to describe someone or something providing assistance or making a task easier.

• The customer service representative was very helpful.
• Here are some helpful tips for managing your time.

Used when describing something that brings good results or advantages.

• Regular exercise is beneficial to your health.
• The new policy has been beneficial for the employees.

Used to describe activities that result in a lot of work being done, or ideas and actions that efficiently achieve goals.

• We had a very productive meeting and accomplished a lot.
• Reading in the morning makes my day more productive.