defensive
/dɪˈfensɪv/adjective
उच्चारण डिफ़ेन्सिव
रक्षात्मक
Core word
- 1
protecting somebody or something against attack; behaving in a way that shows that you feel that people are criticizing you
रक्षात्मक
- defensive play
- on the defensive
- The team adopted a defensive strategy for the last ten overs.
+ 2 more examples
- Don't get defensive; I am only asking a question.
- The country has strengthened its defensive weapons along the coast.
Synonyms protective guarding sensitive self-justifying
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
defensive (protecting)
Defensive describes actions or equipment used to protect against attack.
'Defensive' उन कार्यों या उपकरणों के लिए है जो आक्रमण से रक्षा करते हैं।
- The army took defensive positions along the ridge.
- The team played a defensive game.
be defensive about + sth
When a person feels criticised and reacts by protecting themselves, we say he is defensive about it.
जब कोई व्यक्ति आलोचना से आहत होकर अपना बचाव करता है, तब कहा जाता है कि वह उस विषय पर defensive है।
- He gets defensive about his marks.
- Don't be so defensive; I'm only asking.
on the defensive
On the defensive means forced to defend yourself, with no chance to attack.
'On the defensive' का अर्थ है स्वयं की रक्षा करने को विवश होना, आक्रमण का अवसर न होना।
- The minister was on the defensive during the debate.
defensive driving / defensive play
Defensive here means careful and aimed at preventing accidents or goals.
यहाँ 'defensive' का अर्थ सावधान, दुर्घटनाओं या गोल को रोकने वाला है।
- Defensive driving saves lives on highways.
+Collocations 4
defensive + noun
tacticsmeasurespositionwalldriving
- The country strengthened its defensive measures.
adverb + defensive
veryhighlyoverlynaturallyneedlessly
- She became overly defensive when questioned.
defensive + sport
battingplaylinestrokefield
- He played a defensive stroke to see out the over.
verb + defensive
gobecomegetsoundfeel
- Don't get defensive when someone corrects you.
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- The batsman adopted a defensive approach on the last day.
बल्लेबाज़ ने अंतिम दिन रक्षात्मक रवैया अपनाया।
- Radhika became defensive when her brother teased her about her handwriting.
जब उसके भाई ने उसकी लिखावट पर छेड़ा तो राधिका रक्षात्मक हो गई।
- The bank has installed defensive systems against cyber attacks.
बैंक ने साइबर हमलों के विरुद्ध सुरक्षा प्रणालियाँ लगाई हैं।
- A defensive attitude can block honest feedback.
रक्षात्मक रवैया ईमानदार सुझाव को रोक सकता है।
- The team's defensive line held firm till the final whistle.
टीम की रक्षा-पंक्ति अंतिम सीटी तक डटी रही।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ He is very defensive on his mistakes.
✓ He is very defensive about his mistakes.
The preposition after defensive is about.
'Defensive' के बाद preposition 'about' आता है।
✗ The minister was in the defensive.
✓ The minister was on the defensive.
The idiom is on the defensive.
मुहावरा 'on the defensive' है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Defensive and protective both guard against harm, but with a different tone.
'Defensive' और 'protective' दोनों हानि से बचाते हैं, पर भाव अलग है।
Guarding against attack or criticism; can sound anxious or guarded.
आक्रमण या आलोचना से बचाव; कभी-कभी चिंतित या सतर्क लगता है।
- He gave a defensive answer.
Wanting to keep someone or something safe; usually a kind feeling.
किसी को सुरक्षित रखना चाहने वाला; प्रायः स्नेहपूर्ण भाव।
- She is protective of her little brother.
The opposite: attacking, or causing offence.
विपरीत: आक्रामक, या अपमानजनक।
- The offensive remark hurt him.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
On the defensive (behaving as if being criticized).
Idiom 'on the defensive' (आलोचना महसूस करने जैसा व्यवहार करते हुए, बचाव की मुद्रा में)।