nonconstructive

Definition of nonconstructivenext

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Recent Examples of nonconstructive 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonconstructive
unproductive
Adjective
  • Getting too high can be just as unproductive as getting too low.
    Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Supporters say shifting unproductive cropland to clean energy will help California meet its 100% renewable power goal, while farm groups warn of losing valuable agricultural land.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

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“Nonconstructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonconstructive. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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