defensive
gb/dɪfˈɛnsɪv/ us/dɪfˈɛnsɪv/
B1
Inglés
~ 9600
védekező, védelmi, védő, defenzív, válságálló
B1
1
védekező
B1
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is defensive about [something]
Whenever anyone questions his work, he gets very defensive.
Valahányszor valaki megkérdőjelezi a munkáját, nagyon védekezően reagál.
She sounded defensive when I asked about the missed deadline.
Védekező hangnemben beszélt, amikor rákérdeztem a határidő elmulasztására.
Instead of being defensive, he listened carefully to the feedback.
Her defensive tone made it hard to continue the conversation.
He grew defensive about his parenting style during the discussion.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He becomes defensive when people talk about his job.
Védekezővé válik, ha szóba kerül a munkája.
She was defensive and said, "It’s not my fault."
Védekezően reagált, és azt mondta: „Nem az én hibám.”
Try not to be defensive when your boss gives advice.
My brother gets defensive if you ask about his grades.
Her defensive answer showed she felt attacked.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "defensive" with "defensible". "Defensive" describes a person’s behavior or attitude when they feel attacked (e.g., "He was very defensive"), while "defensible" means something can be reasonably defended or justified (e.g., "a defensible decision").
Significado
quick to protect oneself from criticism
Colocaciones
sound defensive
|get defensive
|become defensive
|overly defensive
|defensive attitude
|defensive reaction
Sinónimos
guarded (suggests careful, closed behavior, often quieter and less openly reactive than 'defensive'.)
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oversensitive (stresses strong sensitivity to criticism, not always with the idea of fighting back.)
Antónimos
open (willing to listen and consider criticism without trying to protect oneself.)
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relaxed (shows ease and lack of tension instead of feeling attacked or needing to protect oneself.)
Temas
emotions
|communication
|psychology
|relationships
Definición
showing that you feel someone is attacking or blaming you, and you try hard to protect yourself with words or behavior
Behaving in a way that shows you feel attacked, criticized, or threatened, and are trying to protect yourself, often by denying responsibility or arguing back.
B2
2
Patrón de uso:
defensive [system/measure/strategy]
The country insists that its missiles are purely defensive.
Az ország kitart amellett, hogy a rakétái kizárólag védelmi célúak.
They strengthened their defensive measures after the cyberattack.
A kibertámadás után megerősítették a védelmi intézkedéseiket.
The new software includes several defensive features against hacking.
We adopted a defensive strategy to protect our market share.
The castle’s defensive walls were designed to resist long sieges.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The army built a defensive wall around the city.
A hadsereg védőfalat épített a város köré.
These tools are defensive and only protect the computer.
Ezek az eszközök védelmi jellegűek, és csak a számítógépet védik.
They took defensive steps to keep the data safe.
The company’s plan is defensive, not aggressive.
This is a defensive move to stop future attacks.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes mix this sense with the emotional sense and say things like "a defensive wall feels attacked." Here, "defensive" describes the purpose of an object or plan (to protect), not feelings. Also, do not confuse "defensive" with the adverb "defensively" ("He spoke defensively").
Significado
intended to protect from attack
Colocaciones
defensive measures
|defensive posture
|defensive strategy
|defensive weapons
|defensive system
|purely defensive
Sinónimos
protective (general word for giving protection, not always in a conflict or attack context.)
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shielding (emphasizes blocking or covering something to stop harm from reaching it.)
Antónimos
offensive (in military or strategic contexts, refers to actions or weapons meant to attack rather than protect.)
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vulnerable (describes being open to harm or attack, without strong protection.)
Temas
security
|politics
|technology
|safety
|law
Definición
made or done to protect someone or something from attack, danger, or harm, not to attack first
Intended or used to protect a person, place, system, or position from attack, harm, or criticism rather than to attack others.
B1
3
Patrón de uso:
defensive [player/strategy/play]
Their defensive line was the strongest part of the team.
A védősoruk volt a csapat legerősebb része.
The coach switched to a more defensive strategy after they took the lead.
Miután megszerezték a vezetést, az edző védekezőbb stratégiára váltott.
He is known as one of the best defensive players in the league.
We need to improve our defensive skills if we want to win.
They played very defensive football in the second half.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She is a defensive player on the basketball team.
Ő a kosárlabdacsapat egyik védekező játékosa.
The team used a defensive plan to keep their lead.
A csapat védekező taktikát alkalmazott, hogy megőrizze az előnyét.
His defensive skills helped stop many goals.
They played a defensive game and won 1–0.
The coach wants the team to be more defensive today.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "defensive" with "offensive" in sports because "offensive" also means "rude" in general English. In sports, "offensive" is the opposite of "defensive" and has nothing to do with being rude.
Significado
related to stopping the opponent
Colocaciones
defensive player
|defensive team
|defensive strategy
|defensive line
|defensive skills
|defensive play
Sinónimos
protective (can be used about play styles that focus on safety, but is less specific to sports roles.)
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cautious (describes a careful style of play that avoids risk, often overlapping with defensive tactics.)
Antónimos
offensive (in sports, describes tactics or players focused on attacking and scoring points.)
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attacking (emphasizes active attempts to score rather than stop the opponent.)
Temas
sports
|games
Definición
in sports, about players or actions that try to stop the other team from scoring points
In sports, relating to the part of a team, players, or style of play that focuses on stopping the opposing side from scoring.
C1
TECHNICAL
4
defenzív
C1
válságálló
B2
Patrón de uso:
defensive [stock/sector/investment]
Investors moved their money into defensive stocks during the recession.
A recesszió idején a befektetők defenzív részvényekbe helyezték a pénzüket.
Utilities are often seen as a defensive sector.
A közműszektort gyakran defenzív szektornak tekintik.
She prefers a defensive portfolio to protect her savings.
Defensive shares outperformed the broader market in the downturn.
Analysts recommend a more defensive position ahead of potential market volatility.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Many people buy defensive stocks when they are afraid of a crash.
Sokan defenzív részvényeket vesznek, amikor tőzsdei összeomlástól tartanak.
A defensive sector often does well in bad times.
Egy defenzív szektor gyakran jól teljesít rossz gazdasági időkben.
He chose a defensive investment to protect his money.
Defensive shares may fall less when the market is weak.
Some investors like a defensive plan for retirement.
Error frecuente:
Learners may incorrectly extend the emotional meaning and think a "defensive stock" is somehow "angry" or "feeling attacked." In finance, "defensive" only refers to being safer and more stable in bad markets.
Significado
relatively safe in bad markets
Colocaciones
defensive stock
|defensive sector
|defensive investment
|defensive portfolio
|defensive shares
Sinónimos
stable (general word suggesting little change in value; not limited to downturns.)
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low-risk (highlights reduced chance of loss, but is broader than the specific financial label "defensive".)
Antónimos
cyclical (in finance, describes stocks or sectors that rise and fall strongly with the economic cycle, opposite of defensive stability.)
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high-risk (emphasizes a greater chance of loss, often with more volatility than defensive assets.)
Temas
business
|finance
|economics
Definición
in finance, describing a type of stock or business that usually stays safer and loses less money when the economy is bad
In finance and economics, describing an investment, company, or industry that is considered relatively safe and stable, especially during economic downturns, because demand for its products or services remains fairly constant.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
defensive
AFI
GB/dɪfˈɛnsɪv/
US/dɪfˈɛnsɪv/
Sílabas y acento
de - fens - ive (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fens)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: defensive
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
be on the defensive
1/bˈi ˈɔn ðə dɪfˈɛnsɪv/
idiom
be in a position of defending
to be in a situation where you must defend yourself against attack, criticism, or pressure instead of acting freely or attacking
Ejemplos
- After the report was published, the company was on the defensive for weeks.
- The politician found herself on the defensive over her tax plans.
- He was on the defensive throughout the interview and never went on the attack.
defensive driving
1/dɪfˈɛnsɪv dɹˈaɪvɪŋ/
fixed phrase
careful, risk-aware driving style
driving carefully and watching other drivers so you can avoid accidents, even if they make mistakes
Ejemplos
- New drivers are encouraged to take a defensive driving course.
- Defensive driving can significantly reduce your chances of an accident.
- He credits his defensive driving habits with keeping him safe for thirty years.
defensive medicine
1/dɪfˈɛnsɪv mˈɛdɪsən/
fixed phrase
technical
extra treatment to avoid lawsuits
medical treatment where doctors order many tests or treatments mainly to protect themselves from legal problems, not just to help the patient
Ejemplos
- Some doctors say they practice defensive medicine because they fear lawsuits.
- Defensive medicine can drive up healthcare costs.
- The report argues that defensive medicine is common in high-risk specialties.
defensive posture
1/dɪfˈɛnsɪv pˈɔst͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
protective stance or attitude
a way of behaving or a military position that focuses on protecting and not attacking
Ejemplos
- The country has adopted a purely defensive posture along its borders.
- The company is moving from a defensive posture to a growth strategy.
- His defensive posture during the meeting made open discussion difficult.
defensive programming
1/dɪfˈɛnsɪv pɹˈoʊɡɹˌæmɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
coding to anticipate errors
writing computer programs in a careful way that checks for many possible errors, so the program does not break easily
Ejemplos
- Defensive programming can make your code more reliable.
- The team uses defensive programming techniques to handle bad input.
- He gave a talk on defensive programming in large systems.
defensive tackle
1/dɪfˈɛnsɪv tˈækəl/
fixed phrase
technical
American football defensive position
a player in American football who plays on the defensive line and tries to stop the other team’s plays near the middle
Ejemplos
- He was drafted as a defensive tackle in the first round.
- The defensive tackle broke through the line and sacked the quarterback.
- They signed a veteran defensive tackle to strengthen the defense.
put [someone] on the defensive
1/pˈʊt sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈɔn ðə dɪfˈɛnsɪv/
idiom
force someone to defend themselves
to make someone feel that they must defend themselves against attack or criticism instead of acting freely
Ejemplos
- The reporter’s tough question put the minister on the defensive.
- Her direct email put the manager on the defensive from the start.
- They tried to put us on the defensive by questioning our numbers.