The meaning of DEFENSIVE is serving to defend or protect. How to use defensive in a sentence. DEFENSIVE definition: serving to defend; protective.
See examples of defensive used in a sentence. 1. serving or done for the purpose of resisting attack. 2.
defensive positions volleyball, of or pertaining to defense. 3. sensitive to the threat of criticism or injury to one's ego. n. 4.
defensive positions volleyball, a position or attitude of defense: on the defensive about one's mistakes. de fen′sive ness, n. Someone who is defensive is behaving in a way that shows they feel unsure or threatened. Like their children, parents are often defensive about their private lives. She heard the blustering, defensive note in his voice and knew that he was ashamed. Definition of defensive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Adjective defensive (comparative more defensive, superlative most defensive) Intended for defence; protective. When a person is acting defensive, they're trying to protect or justify themselves. People who are insecure or guilty tend to act defensive.
