defensive in Finnish
defensive in Finnish is puolustus-, puolustusta varten, defensiivinen — defensive means intended to protect against attack or criticism.
defensive in Finnish
puolustus-
puolustusta varten
defensiivinen
Performed so as to minimise risk.
ehkäisevä
Performed so as to minimise risk.
ennakoiva
Performed so as to minimise risk.
varovainen
Performed so as to minimise risk.
herkkähipiäinen
Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism or intrusion; oversensitive; thin-skinned.
puolustuskannalla
Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism or intrusion; oversensitive; thin-skinned.
puolustuskannalla
In a state or posture of defense.
puolustus
A means, attitude or position of defense.
What does "defensive" mean?
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adjective Intended to protect against attack or criticism.
"The company took a defensive stance after the media reports."
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adjective Reacting to criticism with unusual sensitivity or resistance.
"He got defensive the moment I mentioned the missed deadline."
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defensive in a sentence
- The company took a defensive stance after the media reports.
- He got defensive the moment I mentioned the missed deadline.
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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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