destructive

🇺🇸 /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/ 🇬🇧 /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP10000Oxford5000
adjective
C1

causing damage or breaking things

The destructive storm ruined many homes.

C1

harmful or unhelpful

His destructive comments hurt her feelings.

translation

adj. causing damage or breaking things; harmful or unhelpful