Pronunciation: /əbˈstrʌk.ʃən.ɪst/
noun a person who deliberately delays or prevents progress
A1 The obstructionist refused to cooperate with the rest of the group.
A2 The obstructionist's behavior caused delays in the project.
B1 The obstructionist constantly blocked any attempts at progress.
B2 The obstructionist's tactics were seen as detrimental to the team's success.
C1 The obstructionist's actions were perceived as a deliberate attempt to sabotage the project.
C2 The obstructionist's stubbornness led to a breakdown in communication within the team.
adjective relating to or characteristic of obstructionism
A1 He is an obstructionist person who always tries to block progress.
A2 The obstructionist behavior of the committee members delayed the project.
B1 The opposition party is often accused of being obstructionist in parliament.
B2 The CEO described the board member as an obstructionist who constantly opposes new initiatives.
C1 The obstructionist tactics used by the lobbyists were eventually exposed and condemned.
C2 The judge reprimanded the defense attorney for his obstructionist tactics during the trial.
formal The opposition party is often labeled as obstructionist for constantly blocking legislative proposals.
informal That guy is such an obstructionist, he never lets anything get done.
slang Don't be such an obstructionist, just go with the flow.
figurative The heavy rain acted as an obstructionist, causing delays in the construction project.
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