👉 Defensiveness is a defensive strategy or tactic in which an individual, group, or organization uses aggressive and confrontational behavior to defend themselves against perceived threats, such as criticism, accusations, or negative feedback. This can involve expressing feelings of anger, frustration, or resentment towards others or situations that may be perceived as unfair or inappropriate by the person defending themselves. The term "defensiveness" is often used in contexts where individuals are facing criticism or criticism from others, and they use defensive behavior to