the quality of being defensive or protective

the state of being defensive in a conversation or situation

रक्षात्मकता

English Usage: Her defensiveness about her choices often led to arguments.

Hindi Usage: उसकी निर्णयों के प्रति रक्षात्मकता अक्सर बहस का कारण बनती थी।

an excessive or inappropriate defensive response

अत्यधिक रक्षात्मक प्रतिक्रिया

English Usage: Her defensiveness about the critique was surprising, given her experience.

Hindi Usage: निषेधात्मक समीक्षा के प्रति उसकी अत्यधिक रक्षात्मक प्रतिक्रिया आश्चर्यजनक थी, उसकी अनुभव को देखते हुए।