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obstructively

/əbˈstrʌktɪvli/
ob · struc · tive · ly
Adjective:obstructive
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• adverb

1

In a manner that causes or is intended to cause delays, hindrances, or difficulties; uncooperatively.

Example

"The defense counsel acted obstructively throughout the deposition by objecting to nearly every routine question."

2

In a way that physically blocks a path, passage, or view.

Example

"Several delivery vans were parked obstructively across the narrow entrance to the emergency loading bay."

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• Rhymes for obstructively

• Nearby Words

obstructionism
obstructionist
obstructive
obstructively
obstructiveness
obtain
obtainability

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'obstructive' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'; ultimately derived from the Latin verb 'obstruere', meaning 'to build up against' or 'to block'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Obstructively. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/obstructively
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