The phrase 'defensive mindset' is correct and can be used in written English.
It is often used to describe a person's (or a group's) attitude or approach to a situation, usually implying that they are ready to defend themselves against any potential threats or criticism. For example: His defensive mindset made him unwilling to consider new ideas or solutions.
Giving up just 290.3 total yards per game (216.9 passing, 73.4 rushing), Caldwell's defensive mindset has transformed his club's defense into a complete powerhouse.
This condition encourages an insular and defensive mindset that makes regionalism an unattractive risk.
"There's one thing about defensive mindset, and there's one thing about just fouling.
Likewise, the decision not to subsequently re-open the investigation was taken too quickly and with a defensive mindset.
The Met's decision not to reopen the criminal inquiry into hacking was "incredibly swift" and resulted in a "defensive mindset".
Overall, the report said Scotland Yard had mishandled the accusations against the NOTW because of "a defensive mindset" and combination of blunders.
"We switched defensive mindsets from a 4-4 stack last year to a 3-5 and it's totally unconventional compared to other defenses people have run, but we think it will work really well in our league and in preseason," Colliflower said.
His own experience trying a virtual reality simulator left him in a defensive, litigious mindset, as opposed to "a guardian mindset where the use of force would represent a profound failure".
In situations where you're fighting for something you desperately want or perhaps feel like you deserved six months ago, the moment can feel very personal and put you in a defensive, confrontational mindset.
"Or has his absence forced them into a more compact, defensive shape and mindset?" Every team in the world would be better with Michael Essien in it.
11.01am: The Met admits that the decision to close down the phone hacking investigations since 2006 was "taken too quickly and with a defensive and closed mindset".
