English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

defensive in Polish

defensive in Polish is defensywny, obronny, defensywa — defensive means intended to protect against attack or criticism.

defensive in Polish

defensywny
adj
Intended for defence; protective.
obronny
adj
Intended for defence; protective.
defensywa
noun
A means, attitude or position of defense.

What does "defensive" mean?

  1. adjective Intended to protect against attack or criticism.
    "a defensive missile system"
  2. adjective Reacting to criticism with unusual sensitivity or resistance.
    "He got defensive the moment I mentioned the missed deadline."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Polish.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Polish meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Polish

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 Polish

Common Polish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "defensive" in Polish?
"defensive" in Polish is defensywny, obronny, defensywa. 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 Polish, "defensive" is defensywny, obronny, defensywa.
Are there other ways to say "defensive" in Polish?
Yes — Polish has 3 translations listed for "defensive": defensywny, obronny, defensywa.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.