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How to say: defensiveness
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Defensiveness
Syllables
defensiveness
US accent
/dᵻfˈɛnsɪvnəs/
UK accent
/dɪfˈɛnsɪvnəs/
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Definition
Definition — excessive sensitivity to criticism
e.g. “his defensiveness was manifested in hurt silence”