Obstructive
adjective
Causing or likely to cause blockage or difficulty in an activity or process.
The obstructive regulations hindered the growth of the small business.
adjective
In medicine, related to or causing obstruction in the body, particularly in the airways.
Obstructive sleep apnea can cause serious health problems if left untreated.
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Technical
adjective
In politics, intentionally causing delay or obstruction in the process of decision making.
Due to the obstructive tactics of the opposition, the legislation failed to get approval.
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Disapproving
Academic
adjective
Causing or likely to cause blockage or difficulty in an activity or process.
The obstructive regulations hindered the growth of the small business.
adjective
In medicine, related to or causing obstruction in the body, particularly in the airways.
Obstructive sleep apnea can cause serious health problems if left untreated.
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
In politics, intentionally causing delay or obstruction in the process of decision making.
Due to the obstructive tactics of the opposition, the legislation failed to get approval.
Usage tips
Disapproving
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Activity Disruption
Used to describe actions or things that make usual activities harder or impossible to do.
The storm's obstructive aftermath closed many roads.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Hindrance
Obstructive doesn't always mean physical blockage; it can be non-tangible, like rules.
Her obstructive attitude made teamwork difficult.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Often has a negative feel, implying frustration or annoyance with the obstruction.
People found the new policy to be obstructive.
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Gone with the Wind PIPE...
to that point in sleeping given up but obstructive you it's gonna be tough to seek to the pod we can try kind of disoriented so we decided to go out to a point with sheer cliffs on either side right up on the ocean trying to get a better view of the northernmost point of this island
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Why do some people snore...
elevating your head, and avoiding sleeping on your back may also help. For people who have a milder condition, mouth and throat exercises have been shown to alleviate obstructive sleep apnea in some preliminary trials. But these approaches, and devices like oral appliances,
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Tal Golesworthy: How I...
Which it probably is. I've coined the phrase "obstructive conservatism." So many people in the medical world don't want to change. Particularly when some jumped-up engineer has come along with the answer. They don't want to change.
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Gone with the Wind PIPE...
to that point in sleeping given up but obstructive you it's gonna be tough to seek to the pod we can try kind of disoriented so we decided to go out to a point with sheer cliffs on either side right up on the ocean trying to get a better view of the northernmost point of this island
Video examples
Why do some people snore...
elevating your head, and avoiding sleeping on your back may also help. For people who have a milder condition, mouth and throat exercises have been shown to alleviate obstructive sleep apnea in some preliminary trials. But these approaches, and devices like oral appliances,
Video examples
Tal Golesworthy: How I...
Which it probably is. I've coined the phrase "obstructive conservatism." So many people in the medical world don't want to change. Particularly when some jumped-up engineer has come along with the answer. They don't want to change.
Example 1 of 3
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Caitlyn Jenner
American Athlete
My wife Kris and I enjoy keeping an active lifestyle, so it's hard to imagine what it would be like if breathing problems kept me from participating in the activities I love to do. But that's exactly what happens to many people who develop COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Liz Kendall
British Politician
I've seen phenomenal work in Leicester where people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease use telecare to measure their own oxygen levels, and if they need to change their meds they get a phonecall from a nurse who has seen the results of their readings.
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Judith Durham
Australian Musician
I suffer from bronchiectasis, an obstructive lung disease, and have a little osteoporosis, too.
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Caitlyn Jenner
American Athlete
My wife Kris and I enjoy keeping an active lifestyle, so it's hard to imagine what it would be like if breathing problems kept me from participating in the activities I love to do. But that's exactly what happens to many people who develop COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Quote examples
Liz Kendall
British Politician
I've seen phenomenal work in Leicester where people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease use telecare to measure their own oxygen levels, and if they need to change their meds they get a phonecall from a nurse who has seen the results of their readings.
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Judith Durham
Australian Musician
I suffer from bronchiectasis, an obstructive lung disease, and have a little osteoporosis, too.
Example 1 of 3
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