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ennakoiva — meaning in English

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English meaning

defensive adjective Intended to protect against attack or criticism.
proactive adj Taking action ahead of time to prevent or prepare for a problem, rather than just reacting once it happens.

Senses

ennakoiva is used for these senses in English:

defensive Performed so as to minimise risk.
proactive Acting in advance to deal with an expected change or difficulty

defensive — full definition

adjective Intended to protect against attack or criticism.
adjective Reacting to criticism with unusual sensitivity or resistance.

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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”.

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”.

Related Finnish words

puolustus- puolustusta varten defensiivinen ehkäisevä varovainen herkkähipiäinen puolustuskannalla puolustus proaktiivinen