constructive

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If advice, criticism, or actions are constructive, they are useful and intended to help or improve something:

She criticized my writing, but in a way that was very constructive.

If you don't have anything constructive to say, it's better to say nothing.

intended to help someone or improve understanding:

She was my most constructive critic.

useful and likely or intended to improve something:

a constructive dialogue/discussion/meeting

Listening to constructive criticism of certain aspects of your work should help you to make the most of your potential.