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destructiveness

Pronunciation: [dɪˈstrʌk.tɪv.nəs]

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Learn how to use destructiveness in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “harm”

(noun) the quality of causing damage or hurting things. When something is described as having destructiveness, it means it can harm or ruin something, like a tornado can destroy homes.

Example

The destructiveness of the storm led to many people coming together to help each other rebuild.

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The destructiveness of their arguments only made their friendship weaker.

Example

What do you think is the main cause of destructiveness in nature?

Context: “behavior”

(noun) a tendency to cause harm to oneself or others. When someone shows destructiveness in their actions, it means they might be hurting other people or even themselves.

Example

Her destructiveness in wanting to change the world for the better encouraged many others to join her cause.

Example

His destructiveness during the game led him to lose friends instead of having fun.

Example

Why do you think some people show destructiveness in their behavior?

How to pronounce destructiveness

Pronunciation: [dɪˈstrʌk.tɪv.nəs]

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