Obstruktif
Definition & Context
Describing a tendency to “obstruct”, hinder, or deliberately impede a process, policy, or decision; An adjective characterizing actions or attitudes that actively prevent progress. Common synonyms: blocking, hindering, impeding.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The word obstruktif is borrowed from English obstructive, itself derived from Latin obstruere — a compound of ob- (against, in front of) and struere (to build, to pile up), literally meaning “to build a barrier in front of”. In Indonesian legal and political discourse, the term gained wider usage during the post-1998 Reform Era to describe legislative or bureaucratic behavior that systematically impedes democratic processes or law enforcement. Common everyday equivalents used by the general public include mempersulit (to complicate), menghalangi (to block), or the colloquial phrase jadi batu sandungan (to become a stumbling block).
Real-world Usage
Sikap obstruktif anggota dewan itu membuat rapat molor hingga tengah malam.
English Translation
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