Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
defensiveness
IPA transcription: [dɪf'ɛnsɪvnəs]
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
defensiveness
Meaning:
excessive sensitivity to criticism; "his defensiveness was manifested in hurt silence"; "the fear of being sued for malpractice has magnified physicians' defensiveness"
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