Destructive: meaning, definitions and examples
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destructive
[ dɪˈstrʌktɪv ]
behavior
Causing great harm or damage. Involving or causing the complete destruction of something.
Synonyms
damaging, devastating, harmful
Examples of usage
- The hurricane caused destructive winds and flooding.
- The construction of the new highway led to the destructive clearing of the forest.
- The war had a destructive impact on the country's economy.
criticism
Criticizing or undermining something. Tending to destroy or undermine something.
Synonyms
critical, negative, undermining
Examples of usage
- The article contained a destructive critique of the company's policies.
- His destructive comments were not well-received by the team.
- She had a destructive attitude towards her colleague's work.
Translations
Translations of the word "destructive" in other languages:
🇵🇹 destrutivo
🇮🇳 विनाशकारी
🇩🇪 zerstörerisch
🇮🇩 merusak
🇺🇦 руйнівний
🇵🇱 destrukcyjny
🇯🇵 破壊的
🇫🇷 destructeur
🇪🇸 destructivo
🇹🇷 yıkıcı
🇰🇷 파괴적인
🇸🇦 مدمر
🇨🇿 ničivý
🇸🇰 deštruktívny
🇨🇳 破坏性的
🇸🇮 destruktiven
🇮🇸 eyðileggjandi
🇰🇿 жойқын
🇬🇪 დამანგრეველი
🇦🇿 dağıdıcı
🇲🇽 destructivo
Word origin
The word 'destructive' originated from the Latin word 'destructivus', which is derived from the verb 'destruere' meaning 'to destroy'. The concept of destruction has been a part of human history, from natural disasters to wars. The adjective 'destructive' has been used to describe various actions and behaviors that lead to harm or damage.