Defensive Attitude (Noun)
Meaning
An attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive').
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The politician's defensive attitude during the debate made her appear guilty of the allegations.
- Her defensive attitude towards her brother's criticism made it clear that she was hiding something.
- The company's defensive attitude towards the media scrutiny only fueled the public's suspicion.
- He took a defensive attitude when his wife questioned him about his whereabouts the night before.
- The team's defensive attitude on the field resulted in a series of penalties and lost yardage.