Defensiu
Example: Ell sempre es mostra defensiu quan parla de la seva feina.
Definition
"Defensiu" is an adjective describing a person who tends to protect themselves from criticism or attack, often showing caution or reluctance to accept opposing views. For example, someone who is always defensive when discussing their work can be described as "defensiu."
Etymology
The word "defensiu" comes from the Latin verb 'defendere,' meaning 'to defend.' It entered Catalan as an adjective indicating a protective or defensive stance. Did you know? The root is also the origin of the English word 'defensive,' showing their shared Latin heritage.
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"Defensiu" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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