Sentence examples for Respond defensively from inspiring English sources

Some respond defensively or see it as a reflection of their lack of exercise and struggles with the scale.

Research reveals that insecurity prevents managers from seeking ideas and leads them to respond defensively to suggestions.

It's easy to respond defensively; it's harder to listen and then "fight for us now", the way we've been asked to fight for you.

In 2008, the hospitalists' organization decided to invent better discharge systems rather than respond defensively to criticism, not unlike the simple operating room checklist, made famous by the physician and author Atul Gawande, which reduced accidents and deaths.

— dick costolo (@dickc) 5 Oct 13 Anil Dash, a tech entrepreneur and investor, responded with this tweet: Sorely disappointed to see @dickc respond defensively to criticisms of industry sexism.

That leads us to respond defensively; either we ignore the gift or reject it by saying something like, "We're here to talk about your performance, not mine". We want our negative feedback delivered perfectly; if it's not, we let our own defensiveness undermine our ability to learn and improve.

He responded defensively.

No," Lysander responds defensively.

Ketchum responded defensively.

She responded defensively, "It was before my time".

Said public figure responds defensively to the negative reaction.