defensive
US /dɪˈfen.sɪv/
UK /dɪˈfen.sɪv/
1.
defensywny, obronny
used or intended to protect someone or something from attack
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The team played a strong defensive game.
Drużyna zagrała silny mecz defensywny.
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They built a defensive wall around the city.
Zbudowali mur obronny wokół miasta.
2.
defensywny, obronny
very anxious to protect what you believe is right and to make sure that no one criticizes you
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He became very defensive when I questioned his decision.
Stało się bardzo defensywny, gdy zakwestionowałem jego decyzję.
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Don't be so defensive; I'm just trying to help.
Nie bądź taki defensywny; po prostu próbuję pomóc.