Cool MateMeaning of Destructive
causing destruction or damage
In simple words: causing harm or damage
Destructive in a sentence
- The war demonstrated the destructive power of modern weapons.
- the destructive effects of anxiety
- Opencast coal mining is among the most environmentally destructive activities carried out in Wales.
- It was a very short-sighted and ultimately destructive plan.
- These substances can be destructive to health.
- downright destructive behaviour
- environmentally destructive policies
- destructive behaviour/impulses/tendencies
- People have to learn how to handle destructive emotions like anger.
- They don't think about how damaging and destructive their words are.
How to use Destructive
Use 'destructive' to describe something harmful, like behaviors or actions. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid it in light-hearted situations.
Grammar pattern
destructive + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'destroy' in 'destructive.' Imagine a storm destroying everything in its path.
Related words
Opposites of Destructive
- creative
- constructive
- beneficial
Common mistakes with Destructive
- Confused with 'constructive' meaning helpful or positive
- Using 'destructive' to describe non-harmful things
- Incorrectly placing it before a verb instead of a noun
Destructive appears in
Destructive in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
هدّام, مُدمِّر
يُسبِّب الأذى أو الضرر
- GermanDeutsch
Destruktiv
Schaden oder Zerstörung verursachend
- SpanishEspañol
Destructivo
que causa daño o perjuicio
- Persianفارسی
تخریبگر
باعث آسیب یا ضرر
- FrenchFrançais
Destructeur, Nocif
Qui cause du tort ou des dégâts
- Hindiहिन्दी
विनाशकारी
नुकसान या क्षति पहुँचाने वाला
- ItalianItaliano
Distruttivo
che causa danno o rovina
- PortuguesePortuguês
Destrutivo
que causa mal ou dano
- RussianРусский
Разрушительный
причиняющий вред или ущерб
- Urduاردو
تباہ کن، تخریبی
نقصان یا تباہی کا باعث بننے والا
- Chinese中文
破坏性的
造成伤害或损害
More words like Destructive
- Harmful
- Damaging
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Destructive
What does Destructive mean?
causing harm or damage
What is the definition of Destructive?
causing destruction or damage
How do you use Destructive in a sentence?
The war demonstrated the destructive power of modern weapons.
Can you give another example of Destructive?
the destructive effects of anxiety
What are synonyms for Destructive?
Common alternatives include harmful, damaging, devastating, ruinous, catastrophic.
What is the opposite of Destructive?
Opposite meanings include creative, constructive, beneficial.
What words go with Destructive?
It commonly pairs with be, seem, become, extremely, fairly, very, of, to.
What are common mistakes when using Destructive?
Confused with 'constructive' meaning helpful or positive Using 'destructive' to describe non-harmful things Incorrectly placing it before a verb instead of a noun
How do you pronounce Destructive?
US: /["/dɪˈstrʌktɪv/"]/, UK: /["/dɪˈstrʌktɪv/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Destructive?
Use 'destructive' to describe something harmful, like behaviors or actions. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid it in light-hearted situations.
What CEFR level is Destructive?
"Destructive" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.