defensive in Finnish

defensive in Finnish is puolustus-, puolustusta varten, defensiivinen — defensive means intended to protect against attack or criticism.

defensive in Finnish

puolustus-

adj

puolustusta varten

adj

defensiivinen

adj

Performed so as to minimise risk.

ehkäisevä

adj

Performed so as to minimise risk.

ennakoiva

adj

Performed so as to minimise risk.

varovainen

adj

Performed so as to minimise risk.

herkkähipiäinen

adj

Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism or intrusion; oversensitive; thin-skinned.

puolustuskannalla

adj

Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism or intrusion; oversensitive; thin-skinned.

puolustuskannalla

adj

In a state or posture of defense.

puolustus

noun

A means, attitude or position of defense.

What does "defensive" mean?

adjective Intended to protect against attack or criticism.
"a defensive missile system"
adjective Reacting to criticism with unusual sensitivity or resistance.
"He got defensive the moment I mentioned the missed deadline."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

defensive in a sentence

a defensive missile system
The company took a defensive stance after the media reports.
He got defensive the moment I mentioned the missed deadline.
Why are you being so defensive? I only asked a simple question.

Similar words in Finnish

protective

Common Finnish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "defensive" in Finnish?

"defensive" in Finnish is puolustus-, puolustusta varten, defensiivinen. defensive means: Intended to protect against attack or criticism.

How do you use "defensive" in a sentence?

Example: "The company took a defensive stance after the media reports." In Finnish, "defensive" is puolustus-, puolustusta varten, defensiivinen.

Are there other ways to say "defensive" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 9 translations listed for "defensive": puolustus-, puolustusta varten, defensiivinen, ehkäisevä, ennakoiva, varovainen.

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