zerstörerisch
Translation
destructive, disruptive
Examples
Sein Verhalten war sehr zerstörerisch.
His behavior was very destructive.
Ein zerstörerischer Sturm zog über das Land.
A destructive storm moved across the country.
Grammar Patterns
to be destructive His behavior was very destructive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: destructive, devastating; Antonyms: constructive, creative
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'zerstören' (to destroy) with the adjectival suffix '-isch'. 'zerstören' is formed from 'zer-' (apart) + 'stören' (to disturb).
Memory Tips
Imagine something that 'disturbs' ('stören') things to the point they break 'apart' ('zer-'). This describes a 'zerstörerisch' force.