Looking for the meaning of the word DEFENSIVENESS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DEFENSIVENESS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Defensiveness
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈfɛnsɪvnɪs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the quality of being anxious to challenge or avoid criticism
Short Definition:quality of being anxious to challenge or avoid criticism
Examples:- their supporters have reacted with defensiveness and hostility to the disclosure
- Jane had a note of defensiveness in her voice
Definition:
behaviour intended to defend or protect
Short Definition:behaviour intended to defend or protect
Examples:- defensiveness of the hive was related to the size of the colony
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