Constructive means Relating to or causing construction. This page lists 20 example sentences from real texts, plus synonyms like positive or structural.
Constructive in a sentence
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Constructive meaning
- Relating to or causing construction.
- Carefully considered and meant to be helpful.
- Serving a useful purpose.
Synonyms of Constructive
Example sentences (20)
However, they need to find a better balance between praising the contestants and giving them constructive criticism.
The Turkish defence ministry said in a statement after the talks that the sides displayed “constructive approaches”.
One of its authors was given an award for “Constructive Dissent” in 2022 by the union that represents U.S. diplomats.
Precious metals like gold and silver have shown constructive price action amidst the recent market volatility.
The Welsh government said it would continue "constructive" meetings with unions to try to resolve the dispute.
Council members propose conducting a series of sessions to encourage comprehensive examination and constructive dialogue.
People with a grudge are more intent on deposing the current leader than on any constructive plan of action of their own.
I always go in with good intentions to be encouraging, and also to give really great constructive criticism.
The Army has pivotal professional responsibilities, and involving them in controversies isn’t constructive.
Coun Land said the Lib Dems “aim to maintain a constructive relationship with our independent colleagues”.
I don't want to sell any in-the-money calls because I'm actually constructive on the company's prospects.
Ms Somerville said it had been “constructive”, adding that she could not give further details while negotiations are ongoing.
US national security adviser held 'candid, constructive' talks with Chinese foreign ministerinvesting.
In denying Israel’s right to respond, Khalidi also denies Palestinians’ ability to make moral, constructive choices for themselves.
The club atmosphere nourishes a constructive environment, as the sole reason for all players on the field is a want to, not a need.
There was a clear desire for constructive engagement with SWestrans, the council and bus companies.
Protecting Cops—and CitizensLawmakers should consider more constructive policies to improve policing while maintaining public safety.
There are very few of us, though, who manage to channel that anger into something constructive.
And if youths will but purity their hearts, science can be used as a great constructive force.
I want people to come to me with their ideas for improvements or with constructive criticism.
Common combinations with constructive
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- and constructive 23×
- constructive dialogue 15×
- constructive criticism 14×
- constructive and 13×
- constructive feedback 11×
- for constructive 11×
- of constructive 9×
- in constructive 9×
- very constructive 9×
- as constructive 8×
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