obstructive (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əbˈstrʌktɪv/

Definition

Tending to block or hinder progress, either physically or by being uncooperative.

Examples

• The fallen tree was obstructive, making it impossible for cars to pass on the road.

• His obstructive behavior during the meeting prevented any real decisions from being made.

• The new regulations proved to be obstructive to small businesses trying to innovate.

How to Use obstructive

be obstructive (collocation)

To act in a way that blocks or hinders. — "The manager warned staff not to be obstructive to new company policies."

obstructive to (prepositional phrase)

Causing an obstruction or hindrance for something. — "The bureaucracy was highly obstructive to progress on the project."

Synonyms of obstructive

Words with a similar meaning to obstructive:

• blocking
• hindering
• uncooperative
• impeding
• recalcitrant

Antonyms of obstructive

Words with the opposite meaning to obstructive:

• helpful
• cooperative
• facilitative

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