Examples of 'less defensive' in a sentence

Meaning of "less defensive"

less defensive: being more open-minded or receptive to feedback or criticism, typically used to describe a person's behavior or attitude

How to use "less defensive" in a sentence

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She is less defensive but barely distracted.
Monetary policy makers adopt a less defensive stance.
She is less defensive however barely distracted.
This leads to new and less defensive interactions.
Children who know they are loved feel safer and less defensive.
She is much less defensive however slightly distracted.
It might make her less defensive.
She is much less defensive but slightly distracted.
This helps the client to feel less defensive.
Perhaps a less defensive tack.
You may see the person become more relaxed and less defensive.
We then become less defensive and take things less personally.
They became much less defensive.
Studies have shown that holding standing meetings keeps employees more engaged and less defensive.
Now they are less defensive.

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Gradually, the castle undergoes changes and gradually becomes less defensive.
A little less defensive of your " pretend job.
Try being a little less defensive.
Witches had a less defensive attitude ; they were actively facing the season by calling friendly spirits.
O Health Canada officials much clearer and less defensive.
Can our good minister be a little less defensive and a little more constructive?
They have less defensive capacity against external aggressions such as wind, cold and rain.
I was more open to criticism, and less defensive.
Soapy said Helen was less defensive than you are, but that you took more chances.
OK, you might want to try and sound just a tiny bit less defensive.
When children laugh and giggle, they become less defensive or withdrawn and more reflective.
Perhaps a less defensive tack, Your Eminence . The press continue to be harsh with us.
Because they are delivering less defensive medicine?
Perhaps a less defensive tack, Your Eminence.
I mean, doesn't any of this make you feel a little less defensive of him.
We will be a little less defensive and attack a little more . ".
Would you like your family to be less defensive with one another?
Your partner will feel less defensive if you speak in “ I ” terms.
From now on, I will be less defensive about it.
But this time, try to be a little less defensive of your " pretend job.

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