Defensiveness
Defensiveness noun - Excessive sensitivity to criticism.
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Solicitousness and defensiveness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Solicitousness" instead a noun "Defensiveness".
Solicitousness
Solicitousness noun - Attention accompanied by protectiveness and responsibility.
Defensiveness and solicitousness are semantically related. You can use "Defensiveness" instead a noun "Solicitousness".
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