Destructive
(adjective)
- Causing destruction or damage.
- Having the power or tendency to destroy or damage.
- Having the quality or power of destroying or damaging.
- Having a harmful or negative effect on something.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from latin destruct- 'unbuilt, destroyed' + -ive.
Examples:
- The destructive forces of the hurricane caused widespread devastation.
- The destructive criticism was intended to hurt the author's feelings.
- The destructive powers of the atom bomb were demonstrated in 1945.
- The destructive impact of the disease on the crops was devastating.
- The destructive behavior of the teenager led to his expulsion from school.