CONSTRUCTIVE Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

constructive

adjective

kən-ˈstrək-tiv

as in creative

having a role in deciding something's final form his experiences as an exchange student played a constructive part in the course that his life would take

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Recent Examples of constructive Most teenagers will not have careers or livelihoods based on their respective sports, so emphasizing personal growth and enjoyment over elite outcomes is most often both constructive and realistic, experts say. —

ABC News, 25 June 2026 Our society can stand a large dose of constructive criticism. —

Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026 But Kamil Ali, spokesperson for the trade, industry and competition department, said negotiations with the US over a new trade deal remained constructive. —

Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 22 June 2026 Iranian officials also described the talks as constructive. —

Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for constructive

Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructive

Adjective

In her new memoir Famesick, Dunham wrote a message to Swift, saying much of the book's creative process was soundtracked by her music.

— Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Their wedding ceremony looks were created by Christian Dior Haute Couture, designed by creative director Jonathan Anderson.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Definition of creative

Adjective

Trying to rototill around the shrub to loosen the soil is seldom productive and can damage both your rototiller and surrounding plants.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
These behaviors make having a productive discussion or peaceable relationship untenable.

— R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 3 July 2026