adj, noun ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Someone who systematically obstructs the actions of others.

   ""And you, sir, have lived an unimaginative obstructionist and never can hope now to emerge from it.""

2. 2
   someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take wordnet
3. 3
   Someone who systematically obstructs the actions of others.; Someone who attempts to impede the progress of legislation.

Adjective

1. 1
   Pertaining to obstructionism.
2. 2
   Obstructionistic.

Synonyms

All synonyms

bitter-enderbrawlerdefendantdieharddisputantdissentient

Example

More examples

""And you, sir, have lived an unimaginative obstructionist and never can hope now to emerge from it.""

Etymology

From obstruction + -ist.

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