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Definitions for defensiveness
de·fen·sive·ness
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Princeton's WordNet
defensivenessnoun
excessive sensitivity to criticism
"his defensiveness was manifested in hurt silence"; "the fear of being sued for malpractice has magnified physicians' defensiveness"
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defensivenessnoun
The state or quality of being defensive.
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defensiveness
Defensiveness is a type of behavior or attitude characterized by a strong inclination to protect oneself from criticism, challenge, or perceived threat. This may manifest in various ways such as denial, excuses, blaming others, or even in aggression or combativeness. It often arises from feelings of insecurity or threatened self-esteem.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of defensiveness in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of defensiveness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of defensiveness in a Sentence
The ‘May I Kiss You’ presentation minimizes defensiveness and promotes an open discussion of an often silent topic.
In a person who is open to experience each stimulus is freely relayed through the nervous system, without being distorted by any process of defensiveness.
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- defensiivisyysFinnish
- बचावHindi
- pertahanan diriIndonesian
- பாதுகாப்புத்தன்மைTamil
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