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Definition of constructive
1 : declared such by judicial construction or interpretation constructive fraud
2 : of or relating to construction or creation
3 : promoting improvement or development constructive criticism
constructively
adverbconstructiveness
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Examples of constructive in a Sentence
I tried to offer constructive criticism.
Your feedback was not very constructive.
The program helps people recently released from prison figure out how they can play a constructive role in society.
Recent Examples of constructive from the Web
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Created by two journalists, Figment is a safe space for teens to experiment and get constructive feedback on their work.
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Today’s a day to be open to receiving helpful, constructive feedback.
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Kevin V. Michael, co-founder and managing partner, Invizio, LLC ========== My best boss gave me honest, constructive feedback and was genuinely interested in my development.
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Organizers behind several groups-- including the Dream Defenders, the Women’s March, and Color of Change-- are aligning Avengers-style to encourage community building and constructive political discussion in a unique way.
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The new iteration of the online community will feature more fan interaction — and Berry hopes that will lead to an open forum where constructive conversations can happen.
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In the meantime, add something to your schedule that makes constructive use of your energy — a hobby, a volunteer gig, yoga or other exercise, therapy.
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Even when constructive feedback is both warranted and well-intentioned, critiquing someone in a power position can be risky.
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Our ongoing negotiations on an investment agreement are a constructive means to re-balance the situation and expand trade and investment.
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First Known Use of constructive
circa 1680
CONSTRUCTIVE Defined for English Language Learners
constructive
playDefinition of constructive for English Language Learners
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: helping to develop or improve something : helpful to someone instead of upsetting and negative
CONSTRUCTIVE Defined for Kids
constructive
playDefinition of constructive for Students
: helping to develop or improve something constructive criticism
constructively
adverbLaw Dictionary
constructive
playLegal Definition of constructive
: created by a legal fiction: as a : inferred by a judicial construction or interpretation b : not actual but implied by operation of the law made a constructive entry when he refused to take the opportunity for a voluntary departure — Harvard Law Review — compare actual
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