defensiveness
The state or quality of being defensiveThe state or quality of being defensive.
/dɪˈfɛnsɪvnəs/
» His excessive defensiveness and avoidance of direct questions suggest an attempt to hide the truth.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The state or quality of being defensive.
More definitions
- excessive sensitivity to criticism
Examples
1 sentencesHis excessive defensiveness and avoidance of direct questions suggest an attempt to hide the truth.
Forms
plural: defensivenesses| Singular | defensiveness |
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uncountable
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable