Examples of 'very defensive' in a sentence

Meaning of "very defensive"

very defensive: This phrase describes someone who is overly protective or inclined to defend themselves or their position vigorously. It suggests that the person is easily provoked or prone to taking a defensive stance in response to perceived threats or criticism

How to use "very defensive" in a sentence

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very defensive
They are very defensive about their work.
But rejection makes me very defensive.
He was very defensive when we mentioned her.
Maybe you should be promoted to very defensive coordinator.
They are very defensive about their territory.
The policy is still very defensive.
He got very defensive and took it as a personal attack.
And you got very defensive.
Very defensive for someone with nothing to hide.
The report is very defensive in tone.
Very defensive for someone.
Debbie MacDonald was very defensive in making this comment.
Her mother felt blamed and got very defensive.
Men can be very defensive if they are not secure.
The existing elite reacted in a very defensive way.

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She is very defensive of her other half however.
And she was very defensive.
You are very defensive about this and there is no need to be.
People get very defensive.
I was very defensive when given any advice or opinion on my attitude and behavior.
Caution should be taken as these are very defensive animals.
I play very defensive in table tennis.
Your reaction is very defensive.
I have become very defensive about these claims of circularity.
He would become very defensive.
He becomes very defensive about the territory he has claimed.
All of this is very defensive.
The current very defensive market positioning could quickly unwind.
He is very very very defensive.
They become very defensive when their nest is disturbed.
Durian has been known to grow into a very defensive fruit.
You were very defensive today.
Barcelona does not like to play against very defensive teams.
She got very defensive.
We knew that the police department would take a very defensive posture.
Her body language is very defensive whereas it used to be welcoming.
I have seen people that are normally very cheerful and very positive turn very defensive.
He adopted a very defensive strategy.
Nothing much has changed in their modus operandi and they are still very defensive.
They are very defensive about it.
I found Dylan to be evasive and in a very defensive position.
They are however very defensive and will attack if provoked.
Fisher said the Saints played a very defensive game.
He was very defensive about it.
They tend to be very defensive.
Sa becomes very defensive of her sister and cares about her a lot.
I used to be very defensive.
Very defensive small monogyne ponerine species with extraordinarily rust red colored hammer effect enamel structure.
He has also gotten very defensive about his actions.
And uncomfortable with their laughter in the studio It made me very defensive.

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