Definition of defensiveness

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  • defensiveness is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 20
  • defensiveness is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 20
  • defensiveness is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 23

Definition of defensiveness

  • excessive sensitivity to criticism (noun)

    Examples

    1. his defensiveness was manifested in hurt silence
    2. the fear of being sued for malpractice has magnified physicians' defensiveness

See definition of defensiveness in Merriam Webster