Destructive (Adjective)
Meaning
Causing destruction or much damage; "a policy that is destructive to the economy"; "destructive criticism".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The storm left a trail of destructive force in its wake, destroying entire neighborhoods.
- Her parents were worried about the destructive influence her friends were having on her behavior.
- The oil spill had a devastatingly destructive effect on the local marine life.
- His negative and destructive attitude was poisoning the team's morale and overall performance.
- The forest fires caused widespread and destructive damage to the national park.