Examples of 'bit defensive' in a sentence

Meaning of "bit defensive"

bit defensive: When someone is described as being a bit defensive, it means they are showing some signs of protecting themselves or justifying their actions or beliefs in a confrontational manner. It can indicate a mild level of defensiveness in response to criticism or disagreement

How to use "bit defensive" in a sentence

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bit defensive
He got a bit defensive when we came calling.
My initial reaction to this comment was to be a bit defensive.
You seem a bit defensive.
But the least you could do is admit that perhaps you were a bit defensive.
Occasionally people get a bit defensive and even hostile.
Mom's voice sounded panicked, which made me feel a bit defensive.
You are a bit defensive.
What's in the briefcase -We were wondering since you were acting a bit defensive.
And a bit defensive.
That perhaps you were a bit defensive.
He became a little bit defensive when I asked him about the vocals.
Some even became a bit defensive.
David 's a bit defensive about the subject.
Striking me as a tad bit defensive.
I remember feeling a bit defensive the first time I heard this counsel.

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No wonder he sounded a bit defensive.
Do what? " You seem a bit defensive " Both my parents are shrinks I do not do the talk.
So maybe I was feeling a bit defensive.
About what? I can be a bit defensive around really smart people.
He did return, but looked a bit defensive.
She seem a bit defensive to you?
Of course . Striking me as a tad bit defensive.
She 's just a bit defensive.
I need someone who can get through to him . But he 's a bit defensive.
But he 's a bit defensive.
When Josh finally came home at 9 p.m., he was stressed, anxious and a bit defensive.
Pilate 's response is a bit defensive.
Look… maybe I have been a bit defensive.
The thing is, it 's all a bit defensive.
Thanks for the feedback, even if I was a bit defensive at first.;.

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