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Obstructive

Verb / ʌˈbstrʌktɪv / Another word for obstructive — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

causing or tending to cause obstruction

Synonyms & similar words

impeding hindering clogging hinder impeding obstructing blocking obstructious oppressive preventing retarding stopping thwarting burdensome cumbersome disruptive encumbering inhibiting interfering obstructing obstructive obstructive troublesome

Example sentences

  1. The tall fence was obstructive and prevented us from seeing the beautiful view.
  2. The tree's branches were obstructive and made it difficult to walk on the path.
  3. The traffic jam was obstructive and caused us to be late for our appointment.
  4. The teacher's strict rules were obstructive and made it hard for us to have fun in class.
  5. The construction site was obstructive and made it hard to sleep at night.

Quotes

  • Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal. - Henry Ford
  • The only way around is through. - Robert Frost
  • The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don't wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with hope. - Barack Obama

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