Synonyms: defensive, defensive attitude
Definition: an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')
Similar words: attitude, mental attitude
Definition: a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
Usage: he had the attitude that work was fun
Synonyms: defensive
Definition: intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
Usage: defensive weapons; a defensive stance
Similar words: antiaircraft
Definition: designed for defense from a surface position against air attack
Similar words: antisubmarine
Definition: defensive against enemy submarines
Similar words: antitank
Definition: designed for defense against armored vehicles
Similar words: defending
Definition: attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring
Similar words: en garde
Definition: (fencing) in a defensive stance
Synonyms: justificative, justificatory, defensive
Definition: attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
Similar words: excusatory, apologetic
Definition: offering or expressing apology
Usage: an apologetic note; an apologetic manner