destructive
destruktiv – destruktiver – am destruktivsten
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destructive
Destructive; aimed at or leading to the damage or destruction of something. The word can refer to concrete things as well as behavior, developments, or effects.
Sein destruktives Verhalten belastete die gesamte Familie.
His destructive behavior put a strain on the entire family.
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| superlative | am destruktivsten |
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'Destruktiv' (destructive) is typical of factual or analytical discussions, for example about politics, psychology, or social relationships. When referring to a person's behavior, it conveys a clearly negative judgment.
Die Psychologin sprach mit dem Paar über destruktive Muster in ihrer Beziehung.
The psychologist spoke with the couple about destructive patterns in their relationship.
Common collocations include 'destruktive Kritik' (destructive criticism), 'destruktives Verhalten' (destructive behavior), and 'destruktive Tendenzen' (destructive tendencies). With 'destruktiver Kritik' (destructive criticism), the focus is on the harmful effect of the criticism, for example on self-confidence or cooperation.
Destruktive Kritik kann dazu führen, dass sich niemand mehr traut, neue Ideen vorzuschlagen.
Destructive criticism can lead to no one daring to suggest new ideas anymore.
A typical usage pattern is 'sich destruktiv auf etwas auswirken' (to have a destructive effect on something). The accusative follows 'auf'; this is where you name the area that is being harmed.
Die ständigen Vorwürfe wirken sich destruktiv auf den Zusammenhalt der Gruppe aus.
The constant accusations are having a destructive effect on the group's cohesion.
