defensive
01
دفاعي, وقائي
designed or used in a way that provides a person or thing with protection against attack
أمثلة
The soldiers erected defensive barriers to fortify their position against enemy advances.
أقام الجنود حواجز دفاعية لتحصين موقفهم ضد تقدم العدو.
She took a defensive stance, ready to protect herself if the situation escalated.
اتخذت موقفًا دفاعيًا، مستعدة لحماية نفسها إذا تفاقم الوضع.
02
showing or expressing the need to justify or protect oneself, especially in response to criticism
أمثلة
She became defensive when asked about her performance.
His defensive tone suggested guilt more than confidence.
Defensive
01
a state of mind or attitude marked by self-protection or sensitivity to criticism
أمثلة
His constant defensive made open discussion difficult.
She dropped her defensive once she realized no one was attacking her.
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