nonconstructive

adjective

non·​con·​struc·​tive ˌnän-kən-ˈstrək-tiv 

: not constructive

especially : not serving to promote improvement or advancement

nonconstructive criticism

Examples of nonconstructive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Data from the Mayo Clinic indicates that excessive time spent on nonconstructive content on the screen has been associated with obesity, irregular sleep times and shorter sleep duration, behavior problems and loss of social skills among others. — Ingrid Cotto, orlandosentinel.com, 2 Oct. 2020

The pendulum swing to the Democratic party’s embrace of economically destructive, environmentally nonconstructive policy ideas has been rapid, to say the least. — David L. Bahnsen, National Review, 28 Jan. 2020

There are many other fine military spouses coping in nonconstructive manners. — Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nonconstructive

• deconstructive
• nondestructive
• nonproductive
• reconstructive
• reproductive
• unproductive
• abductive
• conductive
• constructive
• deductive
• destructive
• inductive