LEARNit Dictionary
defensiveness
noun
/dɪˈfensɪvnəs/
UK
/dɪˈfensɪvnəs/
US
1
the fact of showing that you feel people are criticizing you
حالت تدافعی, عکس العمل تدافعی, دفاعگرایی
2
the quality or action of trying to protect somebody/something against attack
دفاعی بودن, حالت دفاعی
Defensiveness is a strong characteristic of honeybees.
3
a way of playing that tries to prevent the other team or player from scoring points or goals
شیوه دفاعی, روش تدافعی
This rule is intended to balance defensiveness and aggressiveness.