DEFENSIVENESS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

excessive sensitivity to criticism

Example: his defensiveness was manifested in hurt silence; the fear of being sued for malpractice has magnified physicians' defensiveness

Categories: Sensitivity, Sensitiveness

Synonyms

Defensiveness

🔗 Related Words

defensive – A related word in the same word family.

ness – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

English spelling is irregular because it preserves pronunciations from multiple historical periods simultaneously.

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