An action that permanently deletes or undoes something and cannot easily be reversed, like "Delete account". Its button is usually coloured red and often asks you to confirm first.
Synonyms
- destructive button
- danger button
Related terms
In plain words
- the red delete button
- the button that erases something for good
Don't confuse with…
- disabled stateA disabled button cannot be clicked at all; a destructive button is fully clickable but styled as risky.
Categories
- Buttons & actions