DEFENSIVENESS Synonyms
There are 16 synonyms of the word
defensiveness.
(exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word defensiveness. (close relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word defensiveness. (close relations)
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defensively
defensively
Best Alternative Words for DEFENSIVENESS
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | alertness | nounn | ||||
| 2 | apprehension | nounn | ||||
| 3 | care | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 4 | caution | nounn | ||||
| 5 | cautiousness | nounn | ||||
| 6 | circumspection | nounn | ||||
| 7 | mistrust | nounn | ||||
| 8 | protectiveness | nounn | ||||
| 9 | readiness | nounn | ||||
| 10 | reservation | nounn | ||||
| 11 | suspicion | nounn | ||||
| 12 | timidity | nounn | ||||
| 13 | vigilance | nounn | ||||
| 14 | wariness | nounn | ||||
| 15 | watchfulness | nounn | ||||
| 16 | guardedness | nounn |
Best Hypernyms For DEFENSIVENESS
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
defensiveness, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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sensitiveness
sensitivity
