sound defensive

Frequency: 7.317.1 per million words

To sound as if you feel criticized when you speak.

defensiveVERB + defensive

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sound

Examples (10)

  • He started to sound defensive when I asked about the project's deadline.
  • Try not to sound defensive during your performance review; just listen to the feedback.
  • Whenever she talks about her past, she begins to sound defensive.
  • I didn't mean to sound defensive, but your question caught me off guard.
  • Why do you always sound so defensive when we discuss our finances?
  • He might sound defensive if you question his methods directly.
  • His immediate explanation for the mistake made him sound defensive.
  • Be careful with your tone; you are beginning to sound defensive.
  • The politician would always sound defensive when questioned about her voting record.
  • Even a simple inquiry can make him sound defensive.