Noun:

1. excessive sensitivity to criticism;

   "his defensiveness was manifested in hurt silence"
   "the fear of being sued for malpractice has magnified physicians' defensiveness"
   

defensiveadj.防卫的；防御的；辩护的n.防卫姿势；防卫物defensive missiles防御性导弹defensive purchase防务采购defensive reaction防卫反应防卫反应defensive ferments[医] 防御[性]酶defensive attitude防卫态度defensive function救济功能defensive medicine防御式医疗Defensive movement防守动作defensive football防守型足球战术defensive position防守姿势