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Meaning of "unconstructive" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF UNCONSTRUCTIVE

unconstructive  [ˌʌnkənˈstrʌktɪv] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UNCONSTRUCTIVE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Unconstructive is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES UNCONSTRUCTIVE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of unconstructive in the English dictionary

The definition of unconstructive in the dictionary is not constructive.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH UNCONSTRUCTIVE


autodestructive
ˌɔːtəʊdɪˈstrʌktɪv
conductive
kənˈdʌktɪv
constructive
kənˈstrʌktɪv
deconstructive
ˌdiːkənˈstrʌktɪv
destructive
dɪˈstrʌktɪv
fructive
ˈfrʌktɪv
inductive
ɪnˈdʌktɪv
instructive
ɪnˈstrʌktɪv
introductive
ˌɪntrəˈdʌktɪv
nonconstructive
ˌnɒnkənˈstrʌktɪv
nondestructive
ˌnɒndɪsˈtrʌktɪv
obstructive
əbˈstrʌktɪv
productive
prəˈdʌktɪv
reconstructive
ˌriːkənˈstrʌktɪv
reproductive
ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv
seductive
sɪˈdʌktɪv
self-destructive
ˌsɛlfdɪˈstrʌktɪv
superstructive
ˌsuːpəˈstrʌktɪv
uninstructive
ˌʌnɪnˈstrʌktɪv
unobstructive
ˌʌnəbˈstrʌktɪv

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UNCONSTRUCTIVE

unconsecrated
unconsentaneous
unconsenting
unconsidered
unconsidering
unconsoled
unconsolidated
unconstant
unconstitutional
unconstitutional strike
unconstitutionality
unconstitutionally
unconstrainable
unconstrained
unconstrainedly
unconstraint
unconstricted
unconstructed
unconsumed
unconsummated

WORDS THAT END LIKE UNCONSTRUCTIVE

active
addictive
alternative
attractive
collective
constrictive
cost-effective
defective
detective
directive
distinctive
effective
inactive
interactive
objective
perspective
prospective
protective
respective
selective
subjective

Synonyms and antonyms of unconstructive in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «unconstructive» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF UNCONSTRUCTIVE

Find out the translation of unconstructive to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of unconstructive from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «unconstructive» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

建设性的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

constructiva
570 millions of speakers

English

unconstructive
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

unconstructive
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بناءة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

неконструктивная
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

construtivo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

unconstructive
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

constructive
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tidak berstruktur
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

nicht konstruktiv
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

非建設的
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

unconstructive
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Unconstructive
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

unconstructive
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆக்கபூர்வமற்ற
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

असंवैधानिक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yapıcı olmayan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

strangolamenti
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

niekonstruktywne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

неконструктивна
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

neconstructiv
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ανεδαφικές
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onkonstruktief
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

okonstruktivt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

unconstructive
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of unconstructive

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UNCONSTRUCTIVE»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «UNCONSTRUCTIVE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about unconstructive

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNCONSTRUCTIVE»

Discover the use of unconstructive in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to unconstructive and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Contribution of Coping Patterns to Health Status of Informal ...
However, there were a few differences between constructive selection and unconstructive selection coping patterns. Of these activities, exercising was shown as the most important validator to conceptualize constructive and unconstructive ...
Song-Iee Hong, 2008
2
The Archaeological Journal
building again became in a great degree independent, and were no longer confined to those forms or modes of decoration to which the notion of such a frame-work had given rise. VII. Unconstructive Forms. — Forms which do not indicate a ...
‎1850
3
Complicated Grief: Scientific Foundations for Health Care ...
These results suggest that there are more constructive forms of RT, characterized by a concrete thinking style, in contrast to unconstructive forms of RT, characterized by an abstract style. Given the broad applicability of theories that address ...
Margaret Stroebe, Henk Schut, Jan van den Bout, 2013
4
Leadership Development:
Instead of beingpart of the problem, theyoften becomepart of thesolution. Some of the unconstructive or neutral minded however, strive harderto becomepart of thesolution. Wemust focus onour conceptions and perceptions in order toadjustthe ...
Kristina Andrews, 2014
5
Mental Fitness: Transforming Minds, A Personal Trainer's Guide
So ask yourself this question: “To what do I give my attention the most?” This is important to discover, because we may be warming up to unconstructive thoughts without realizing it. These thoughts that are unconstructive will lead you to ...
Charles T. Robinson, 2011
6
The Role of Interest in Learning and Development
INTEREST AS A CAUSE AND CONSEQUENCE OF LEARNING Constructive Versus Unconstructive Intellectual Activity To cause interest, intellectual activity must be constructive (see Iran- Nejad, Clore, & Vondruska, 1981). Specifically, two ...
Ann Renninger, Suzanne Hidi, Andreas Krapp, 2014
7
Rationality and Pluralism: The Selected Works of Windy Dryden
behaviour is unconstructive in three ways. First, it won't help you to change the negative event that you are facing if it can be changed. Indeed, such unconstructive behaviour will often make a bad situation worse. Second, it will prevent you ...
Windy Dryden, 2013
8
Ultimate Handbook on Leadership Development:
Instead of beingpart of the problem, theyoften becomepart of thesolution. Some of the unconstructive or neutral minded however, strive harderto becomepart of thesolution. Wemust focus onour conceptions and perceptions in order toadjustthe ...
Cheri Angelica Marks, 2014
9
Cognitive Behavioural Coaching Techniques For Dummies
Challenging. Unconstructive. Thoughts. In This Chapter Checking fact versus fiction Accepting life's ups and downs Uncovering negative beliefs Empowering yourclient to be assertive As a CB coach, yourrole is to challenge and transform your ...
Helen Whitten, 2011
10
Organizations in the Face of Crisis: Managing the Brand and ...
So a politician running for election as a Democrat usually finds other Democrats as working from a constructive orientation, Independents as nonaligned, and Republicans as unconstructive or at least non-supportive. However, what makes the ...
Dennis W. Tafoya, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNCONSTRUCTIVE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term unconstructive is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Russia says Clinton hacking accusations 'unfounded'
... completely unfounded accusation," he said, describing the comments as "unconstructive" in the context of calls for cooperation in the fight against cybercrime. «Business Insider, Jul 15»
2
Meeting with CY Leung unconstructive, says Alan Leong
Civic Party leader Alan Leong Kah-kit said Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying should stop being a political bruiser if it is his goal to bring harmony to Hong Kong, ... «EJ Insight, Jul 15»
3
Well Hello, Dalí
But unconstructive criticism toward painting – especially my own – is kind of my thing. You see, I was an art major for my first year and a half of college and I ... «Martha's Vineyard Magazine, Jun 15»
4
Canadian premier's remarks of Russia not returning to G7 under …
... Prime Minister Stephen Harper's statement that Russia will be unable to return to the G7 as long as President Vladimir Putin stays in power is unconstructive. «Russia Beyond the Headlines, Jun 15»
5
Ukraine should not pay 'selfish' bondholders, ex-treasury secretary …
LONDON Ukraine should prepare for default rather than repay "selfish and unconstructive" creditors who oppose a debt writedown backed by the International ... «Reuters, May 15»
6
A NEW YOU: Think yourself joyful, healthy and victorious, and you …
And if you think you can't realize a dream, surely you won't. Unconstructive thoughts can to lead to negative feelings, which may prompt destructive behavior. «New Haven Register, May 15»
7
Netanyahu on Iran: Tough, Fair, Unconstructive
If Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial speech to the U.S. Congress drove a wedge between the two countries, it was hard to tell from the ... «Bloomberg View, Mar 15»
8
Go easy on debt
As an investor, you need to make a distinction between constructive and unconstructive loans. Personal loans, credit card and car loans are unconstructive. «Hindu Business Line, Feb 15»
9
Thai general delivers tin-eared masterclass
“You ask unconstructive questions. I want to ask you, is it a right thing to do, challenging my full power? Even though I have such full power, these people still ... «FT.com, Jan 15»
10
Resigning PM decries 'unconstructive political maze' in Yemen
The resignation letter said the government did not wish to be "dragged into an unconstructive political maze that is not based on law or order", according to the ... «Yahoo News, Jan 15»

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