The word "constructive" is a valid word in written English.
It can be used to describe something that is helpful and positive. For example, you can say, "This was a constructive discussion that helped us find valuable solutions."
Your 9 5 became your 24/7, and when a family member asks how things are going work-wise you give them The Pitch and subconsciously expect constructive feedback.
But as the European commission described discussions over the long weekend as constructive, albeit with more work to be done, one Greek minister criticised the International Monetary Fund's "extreme" demands for austerity cuts.
Gove described the discussions as "cordial and constructive".
And try to have a constructive dialogue and make it less antagonistic.
Boris Johnson's rougher stance – "I would vote to stay in if, and only if, we get the reforms we need" – is far more likely to create constructive tension.
"We go into the negotiations aiming to be constructive and engaged but also resolute and firm and no one should underestimate our determination to succeed".
Then there were Hopkins' transparently bitchy put-downs, which she dressed up as constructive criticism of her fellow contestants.
The FIA added: "In light of the various scenarios presented by the independent consulting company mandated by the F1 strategy group, at the initiative of the FIA, to work on the reduction of costs and following a constructive exchange, a comprehensive proposal to ensure the sustainability of the sport has emerged".
Kneiss told The Guardian: "At the time, I worked for Chevron and we took a constructive approach to the climate issue.
Obama said Monday's violence had damaged the constructive message sent by days of peaceful demonstrations beforehand.
"There are limits to the amount of time and effort that the United States can spend if the parties themselves are unable to take constructive steps.
