B1🧠 Personality
Italian word
difensivo
defensive (emotionally), quick to protect oneself from criticism
Looks like
defensive
very anxious to challenge criticism; acting to defend
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True cognate for emotional defensiveness. Also used in sports ('gioco difensivo' = defensive play) and military contexts ('sistema difensivo'). Same range as in English.
To say "very anxious to challenge criticism; acting to defend" in Italian:
difensivo (true cognate)
"difensivo" in English means:
defensive (emotionally), quick to protect oneself from criticism
Example
"Ogni volta che faccio un commento, diventa difensivo."
"Every time I make a comment, he becomes defensive."
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