destructiveness noun[ U ] uk /dɪˈstrʌk.tɪv.nəs/ us /dɪˈstrʌk.tɪv.nəs/ the fact of causing damage or the ability to cause damage: 破坏性 The destructiveness of capitalism increases over time.资本主义的破坏性随着时间的推移而增加。 Young adults need to read about the destructiveness of alcohol.年轻人需要了解酒精的破坏性。 See
destructive No limits exist to the destructiveness of this weapon. One of the lessons of the film is the destructiveness of not being honest with yourself. We should not underestimate the destructiveness of modern war. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Dangerous and harmful adverse adverse conditions adverse effect adverse publicity adverse reaction deleteriously destabilizing destructive destructively detrimental inimically injurious injuriously insidious insidiousness self-destruction self-destructive stinking thinking toxicity treacherously |