American English
/kʰn̩ˈstɹək.tɪv/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Helpful and intended to improve a situation, plan, or person's work, rather than only pointing out problems.
Practice out loudHelpful and intended to improve a situation, plan, or person's work, rather than only pointing out problems.
She gave me constructive feedback on my presentation.
Let's have a constructive conversation about the problem.
Constructive criticism includes a suggestion for improvement; it does not mean only praise.
constructive criticism · constructive feedback · constructive suggestion · constructive dialogue
constructive + noun
be + constructive
comments that point out problems and suggest ways to improve
His manager gave him constructive criticism after the meeting.
helpful comments about how someone can improve
The students asked for constructive feedback on their essays.
a calm discussion that helps people understand or solve a problem
The two groups began a constructive dialogue.