Defensive

Spanish Meaning

defensivo

protegido

guardado

defensivo

defensiva

protegido

English Meaning

  1. Intended or appropriate for defending; protective.
  2. Intended to withstand or deter aggression or attack: a defensive weapons system; defensive behavior.
  3. Of or relating to the effort to prevent an opponent from gaining points in a game or athletic contest.
  4. Performed so as to avoid risk, danger, or legal liability: defensive driving; defensive medicine,
  5. Of or relating to defense.
  6. Psychology Constantly protecting oneself from criticism, exposure of one's shortcomings, or other real or perceived threats to the ego.
  7. A means of defense.
  8. An attitude or position of defense.
  9. on the defensive Prepared to withstand or counter aggression or attack.