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  1. defensiveness:
  2. defensive:


Englisch

Detailed Synonyms for defensiveness in Englisch

defensiveness:

defensiveness [the ~] Nomen

  1. the defensiveness
    – excessive sensitivity to criticism 1
    the defensiveness
    – excessive sensitivity to criticism 1
    • defensiveness [the ~] Nomen
      • his defensiveness was manifested in hurt silence1
      • the fear of being sued for malpractice has magnified physicians' defensiveness1

Alternate Synonyms for "defensiveness":


Verwandte Definitionen für "defensiveness":

  1. excessive sensitivity to criticism1
    • his defensiveness was manifested in hurt silence1
    • the fear of being sued for malpractice has magnified physicians' defensiveness1

defensiveness form of defensive:

defensive Adjektiv

  1. defensive
    defensive
  2. defensive
    – intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack 1
    defensive
    – intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack 1
    • defensive Adjektiv
      • defensive weapons1
      • a defensive stance1
  3. defensive
    – attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing 1
    defensive; justificatory; justificative
    – attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing 1

defensive [the ~] Nomen

  1. the defensive
    – an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive') 1
    the defensive; the defensive attitude
    – an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive') 1

Verwandte Wörter für "defensive":

  • defensiveness, defensively, defense

Alternate Synonyms for "defensive":


Antonyme für "defensive":


Verwandte Definitionen für "defensive":

  1. intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack1
    • defensive weapons1
    • a defensive stance1
  2. attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing1
  3. an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')1