zerstörerisch
Translation
destructive, disruptive
Examples
Sein Verhalten war sehr zerstörerisch.
His behaviour was very destructive.
Ein zerstörerischer Sturm zog über das Land.
A destructive storm moved across the country.
Grammar Patterns
to be destructive Sein Verhalten war sehr zerstörerisch.
Similar Words
Synonyms: destructive, devastating; Antonyms: constructive, creative
Etymology
From the verb 'zerstören' (to destroy) + the adjective suffix '-isch'. 'zerstören' itself comes from 'zer-' (apart) + 'stören' (to disturb).
Memory Tips
Think of something that 'disturbs' ('stören') things so much they fall 'apart' ('zer-'). That quality is 'zerstörerisch'.