HyperDic: defensiveness

English > 1 sense of the word defensiveness:
NOUNattributedefensivenessexcessive sensitivity to criticism
defensiveness > pronunciation
Soundsdihfeh'nsihvnahs
Rhymesabacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...
English > defensiveness: 1 sense > noun 1, attribute
Meaningexcessive sensitivity to criticism.
Examples
  • "his defensiveness was manifested in hurt silence"
  • "the fear of being sued for malpractice has magnified physicians' defensiveness"
Narrowerbunker mentalitydefensiveness resulting from repeated attacks
Broadersensitivity, sensitivenessThe ability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment
Spanisha la defensiva, defensividad

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