become defensive

Examples (10)

• Whenever his decisions are questioned, he tends to become defensive.
• She immediately became defensive when I asked about the missing files.
• Try not to become defensive; we're just trying to understand the situation.
• He will become defensive if you criticize his cooking, so be gentle.
• The witness became defensive during the cross-examination.
• It's easy to become defensive when you feel personally attacked.
• I noticed my friend becoming defensive as I described my concerns.
• Why do you always become so defensive about your past?
• After the mistake, the employee had become defensive and unwilling to accept feedback.
• A sign of insecurity is when a person quickly becomes defensive under scrutiny.