defensive: significato e definizioni

Intended or appropriate for defending; protective.

Intended to withstand or deter aggression or attack: a defensive weapons system; defensive behavior.

Of or relating to the effort to prevent an opponent from gaining points in a game or athletic contest.

Performed so as to avoid risk, danger, or legal liability: defensive driving; defensive medicine,

Of or relating to defense.

Psychology Constantly protecting oneself from criticism, exposure of one's shortcomings, or other real or perceived threats to the ego.

A means of defense.

An attitude or position of defense.

on the defensive Prepared to withstand or counter aggression or attack.