Nondefensive

/ˌnɒn.dɪˈfɛn.sɪv/

गैर-रक्षात्मक; रक्षात्मक न होने वाला

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Origin & History

Formed in modern English from non- (‘not’) + defensive (from defend, via Latin defendere).

आधुनिक अंग्रेज़ी में non- (‘नहीं/रहित’) + defensive (defend से; लैटिन defendere से) के योग से बना।

Definition

Not showing defensiveness; calm, open, and not reacting as if being attacked or criticized.

रक्षात्मकता न दिखाने वाला; शांत, खुला, और ऐसा व्यवहार न करना मानो हमला या आलोचना हो रही हो।

Parts of Speech

Adjective:
She gave a nondefensive reply to the criticism.
उसने आलोचना का गैर-रक्षात्मक जवाब दिया।

Usage Examples

Try to stay nondefensive during feedback sessions.
His nondefensive tone helped resolve the conflict quickly.
A nondefensive posture can make difficult conversations safer.
The manager listened in a nondefensive way and asked clarifying questions.

Synonyms

Undefensive Unguarded Open Receptive Unthreatened Unreactive Calm

Related Forms

Noun
Defensiveness / Defense / Nondefensiveness
Verb
Defend / Defending / Defended
Adjective
Defensive / Nondefensive
Adverb
Defensively / Nondefensively

Idioms & Phrases

Take a nondefensive stance
गैर-रक्षात्मक रुख अपनाना
Respond in a nondefensive way
गैर-रक्षात्मक तरीके से प्रतिक्रिया देना
Keep the conversation nondefensive
बातचीत को गैर-रक्षात्मक बनाए रखना