defensiveness
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/dɪˈfensɪvnəs/
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/dɪˈfensɪvnəs/
noun
R
A feeling of being on guard because you think others are judging you.
His defensiveness was evident when he started arguing about every little detail.
R
The act of shielding or protecting someone or something from harm.
The castle's high walls showed its defensiveness against invaders.
R
A strategy in sports that focuses on preventing the opposing team from scoring.
The coach emphasized the importance of balancing defensiveness with offense.
translation
A feeling of being on guard because you think others are judging you.; The act of shielding or protecting someone or something from harm.; A strategy in sports that focuses on preventing the opposing team from scoring.