Defensiveness definitions

Defensiveness

1) Sensitiveness 2) Sensitivity
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defensiveness

noun excessive sensitivity to criticism; `his defensiveness was manifested in hurt silence`; `the fear of being sued for malpractice has magnified physicians` defensiveness`
Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974

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