English
Detailed Synonyms for defensiveness in English
defensiveness:
defensiveness [the ~] noun
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the defensiveness
– excessive sensitivity to criticism 1
Alternate Synonyms for "defensiveness":
Related Definitions for "defensiveness":
defensive:
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defensive
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defensive
– intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack 1 -
defensive
– attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing 1defensive; justificative; justificatory– attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing 1-
defensive adj
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justificative adj
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justificatory adj
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the defensive
– an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive') 1the defensive; the defensive attitude– an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive') 1