defensiveness

• Substantivo que designa a tendência a reagir de forma defensiva, com excesso de sensibilidade à crítica ou quando as próprias ações ou convicções são questionadas.

A noun referring to an excessive sensitivity to criticism or a tendency to react protectively when one's actions or beliefs are questioned.

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1. Excessive sensitivity to criticismB2formal

   A state of being overly sensitive or reactive to perceived criticism, often resulting in self-justification or blame-shifting.

   Sensibilidade excessiva à crítica

   • His defensiveness made it impossible to have a constructive conversation.
   • She reacted with defensiveness when her work was questioned.
   • Overcoming defensiveness is key to personal growth.

   Sinônimoshypersensitivityself-justificationtouchiness

   Antônimosacceptanceopennessreceptiveness