B1 — Intermediateadjective
protettivo
protective, caring, shielding
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
difensivopremurosoapprensivogelosoamorevole
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
indifferentenoncurantefreddodistaccatonegligente
Usage note
'Protettivo' is positive (caring) but can cross into 'apprensivo' (overprotective). 'Geloso' in this context means protectively jealous. 'Amorevole' describes a nurturing quality. 'Difensivo' means defensive (can be negative).
Example
"È molto protettivo con i suoi figli: vuole sempre sapere dove sono."
"He is very protective of his children: he always wants to know where they are."
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