Definition

The quality or state of causing difficulty or hindrance to progress or movement.

Example

His obstructiveness made it hard for the team to complete the project on time.

Conversation

Did you notice how her obstructiveness made the meeting drag on?

Yeah, it was really frustrating trying to get our points across.

I wish she could be more open to suggestions instead of being so obstructive.

Totally agree! It would make working together so much easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Obstructiveness → It is formed from "ob-" (meaning against) and "struere" (meaning to build). The suffix "-ness" indicates a state or quality. Thus, obstructiveness refers to the quality of building against or hindering progress.

Memory Tip

Think of 'building against' ('ob-') something, which helps you remember that obstructiveness means hindering or blocking progress.

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