unconstructive
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6.8
- adjective
- /ˌʌnkənˈstrʌktɪv/
:
no constructivo
- And since you can't convince someone who thinks you're crazy that you're not, this is an unconstructive conversation.
As the problem is not that you that we have unconstructive emotions, it's that they're unmanaged.
- As the problem is not that you that we have unconstructive emotions, it's that they're unmanaged.
- And I wouldn't want people to come on our show or to go on other big shows and talk about this stuff in a way that's unconstructive.
Examples
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ANR wrote: "Your approach to 'discussing' these sorts of issues continues to be exceedingly unconstructive and unprofessional."
Blog text (14) -
So this is where unconstructive feedback has been getting its talking points.
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And you are only propagating this unconstructive line of thinking by publishing articles like this.
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Rather than coming together, we would rather waste our time taking cheap partisan (and unconstructive) shots at each other.
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One of the main drawbacks to televised political theatrics is that we tend to evaluate the events in an unconstructive way.
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The coach emphasized that unconstructive criticism does not help the team's performance.
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During the meeting, he made several unconstructive comments that didn't solve the issues.
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It's important to avoid unconstructive arguments if we want to make progress on this project.
Synonyms
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4.5
Not good for success or approval
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3.8
Not giving useful or wanted results
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3.0
Not giving useful help or advice
Not helpful and not meant to solve a problem
Something that makes people feel less hopeful or confident
Antonyms
How Helpful
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3.5
144
3.9
689
1.0
17
3.0
1
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550
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
unconstructive = constructive (transparent) = un + construct + ive
The prefix 'un-' clearly negates the adjective 'constructive', making the meaning straightforward.
Etymology
The word unconstructive begins with un- meaning 'not' and comes from constructive, which is based on construct and construction, words that mean 'to build'. So unconstructive describes words or actions that do not 'build' or help improve a situation.