Obstructive (Adjective)
Meaning
Preventing movement; "the clogging crowds of revelers overflowing into the street".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The narrow hallway was obstructive to the flow of people trying to exit the building during the fire drill.
- The fallen tree branch was an obstructive barrier to the hikers trying to reach the summit.
- The large truck was an obstructive presence on the small country road, making it difficult for other vehicles to pass.
- The thick fog was obstructive to the pilot's visibility, forcing him to rely on instruments to navigate the plane.
- The protesters' blockade was obstructive to the flow of traffic, causing a massive gridlock in the city center.