What does obstructive mean?
Obstructive means Causing obstructions..
Obstructive
/əbˈstɹʌk.tɪv/ · adjective
Meaning
Causing obstructions..
Definitions by Sense
- Causing obstructions.
- One who obstructs something.
Example Sentences
I wanted to see his report on me, but my manager was being obstructive.
The obstructive tendency attributed to the knot in spiritual matters appears in a Swiss superstition that if, in sewing a corpse into its shroud, you make a knot on the thread, it will hinder the soul of the deceased on its passage to eternity.
Synonyms for obstructive
Antonyms for obstructive
Related Words
Word Forms
- more obstructive
- most obstructive
- obstructives
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for obstructive?
Common synonyms include hindering, preventive, preventative, impeding.
What is the opposite of obstructive?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use obstructive in a sentence?
I wanted to see his report on me, but my manager was being obstructive.
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