be obstructive
Frequency: 8.015.2 per million words
Used to describe a state of intentionally causing delays or problems.
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Examples (10)
- He doesn't really have an alternative suggestion; he's just being deliberately obstructive.
- The committee members were accused of being obstructive during the negotiations.
- She tends to be quite obstructive when she doesn't agree with a decision.
- Please don't be obstructive; we need to find a solution quickly.
- His constant questioning was perceived as being obstructive rather than helpful.
- The new regulations could be highly obstructive to small businesses.
- Despite numerous attempts, they continued to be obstructive regarding access to information.
- It's frustrating when colleagues are obstructive instead of collaborative.
- The government was criticized for being obstructive in its handling of the crisis.
- If you are obstructive, it will only make the process longer for everyone.