defensive
adjective
serving to defend; protective.
nondefensive
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a word derived from
defensive.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Confronted with my clear annoyance, he had offered me a nondefensive, constructive and positive response.
From New York Times ● May 16, 2023
You should encourage her to expand on all of that — and assume a very nondefensive attitude when she does.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 18, 2021
"You really want to come across as best you can as nondefensive and open and self-aware," she says.
From US News ● Oct. 28, 2015
The difficult thing that managers have to do is to make people understand in a nondefensive way why things need to change and why what they’re doing now isn’t up to our standards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2015
When you talk to her, you want to be confident and nondefensive, especially if your normal demeanor is meek and tearful.
From Slate ● Jan. 9, 2014
