adverb
- in a way that is helpful, positive, or intended to improve something rather than criticize or harm
- in a way that is inferred or implied rather than directly stated or expressed
Usage: legal/formal
Examples
- The teacher gave constructively critical feedback to help the student improve her essay.
- We discussed the problem constructively and found a solution that satisfied everyone.
- His comments were constructively aimed at making the project better, not tearing it down.
- The court ruled that he was constructively dismissed from his position.
- She approached the conflict constructively by listening to both sides.
- The team worked constructively together to meet the deadline.