overdefensive Definition
- 1excessively anxious to avoid being criticized or attacked
- 2excessively protective or defensive
Using overdefensive: Examples
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She became overdefensive when her work was criticized.
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He is overdefensive about his political views.
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The company's overdefensive attitude towards customer complaints only made things worse.
overdefensive Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: overdefensive in Brief
The term 'overdefensive' [oh-ver-dih-fen-siv] refers to someone who is excessively anxious to avoid criticism or attack, or excessively protective or defensive. It is often used to describe someone who is hypersensitive or touchy. Examples include 'She became overdefensive when her work was criticized,' and 'The company's overdefensive attitude towards customer complaints only made things worse.'
