Associations to the word «Defensiveness»
Noun
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Wiktionary
DEFENSIVENESS, noun. The state or quality of being defensive.
Dictionary definition
DEFENSIVENESS, noun. Excessive sensitivity to criticism; "his defensiveness was manifested in hurt silence"; "the fear of being sued for malpractice has magnified physicians' defensiveness".
Wise words
Speak clearly, if you speak at all; carve every word before
you let it fall.