obstructionist — a person who deliberately delays or prevents progress or movement by creating obstacles
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who deliberately delays or prevents progress or movement by creating obstacles
Pronunciation (IPA): /əbˈstrʌkʃənɪst/
Example Sentences
- My cat is such an obstructionist - every time I try to work, she sits on my keyboard.
- The opposition party was criticized for their obstructionist approach to healthcare reform.
- He's not being helpful; he's just being an obstructionist who says 'no' to everything.
obstructionist
NOUN[/əbˈstrʌkʃənɪst/]
a person who deliberately delays or prevents progress or movement by creating obstacles
a person who deliberately delays or prevents progress or movement by creating obstacles
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'obstruere' meaning 'to block up or build against,' combined with the suffix '-ist' meaning 'one who practices.' The Latin root literally meant 'to pile up in front of' something to block passage.
Breakdown
ob- (against/in front of) + struct- (to build/pile up) + -ion (action/process) + -ist (one who practices)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat is such an obstructionist - every time I try to work, she sits on my keyboard.”
“The opposition party was criticized for their obstructionist approach to healthcare reform.”
“He's not being helpful; he's just being an obstructionist who says 'no' to everything.”
“The meeting turned into chaos because of one obstructionist who questioned every single agenda item.”
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