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Discover LudwigThe phrase "also defensive" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation, behavior, or attitude that is protective or resistant in addition to another characteristic.
Example: "In discussions, he tends to be assertive, but he can also be defensive when challenged."
Alternatives: "additionally protective" or "similarly guarded".
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I felt humiliated, but also defensive.
Fund officials were also defensive on that unusual rebuke.
This made them eager to prove themselves and also defensive about lagging behind Western developments elsewhere.
Also, defensive tackle Dan Wilkinson has a partial tear in his right calf muscle.
On the other hand the deal is also defensive, because it would make Mannesmann a bigger mouthful for any predator.
He's also defensive, trying to justify fishing as a pastime in preparation for attack from the antis.
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(He also played defensive back).
There's also the defensive attribution hypothesis, which is related.
But she is also brittle, defensive and incredibly angry.
He was also a defensive coordinator in the Atlantic Coast League.
The military mind-set is also deeply defensive.
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