defensiveness
1defensiveness — noun excessive sensitivity to criticism his defensiveness was manifested in hurt silence the fear of being sued for malpractice has magnified physicians defensiveness • Hypernyms: ↑sensitivity, ↑sensitiveness • Hyponyms: ↑bunker mentality …
2defensiveness — defensive ► ADJECTIVE 1) used or intended to defend or protect. 2) very anxious to challenge or avoid criticism. ● on the defensive Cf. ↑on the defensive DERIVATIVES defensively adverb defensiveness noun …
3defensiveness — noun see defensive I …
4defensiveness — See defensively. * * * …
5defensiveness — noun The state or quality of being defensive …
6defensiveness — n. quality of being on guard, protectiveness, watchfulness …
7defensiveness — de·fen·sive·ness …
8Sensory defensiveness — is a condition defined as having a tendency to react negatively or with alarm to sensory input which is generally considered harmless or non irritating to neurotypical persons. [Wilbarger, Patricia and Wilbarger, Julia. (1991). Sensory… …
9tactile defensiveness — Strong aversion to textures, material, or even human touch. In art, common aversions include clay and paste. Also see Individualized Education Program (IEP) …
10Africanized bee — Killer bee redirects here. For other uses, see Killer bees (disambiguation). Africanized honey bee Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia …