Overview of noun defensive

The noun defensive has 1 sense

• defensive, defensive attitude -- (an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive'))

Overview of adj defensive

The adj defensive has 2 senses

• defensive -- (intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack; "defensive weapons"; "a defensive stance")


• defensive, justificative, justificatory -- (attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing)