nondefensive
- adjective
- /ˌnɒn.dɪˈfɛn.sɪv/
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no defensivo
- When receiving feedback at work, it's beneficial to approach it with a nondefensive mindset.
Examples
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Practicing nondefensive communication helps to reduce misunderstandings and fosters collaboration.
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Physical affection includes any physical contact of a positive nature, and openness codes denote the parent's attempt to self-disclose experiences or feelings relevant to the topic in a nondefensive manner.
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The controversy over whether a U.N. Security Council mandate was needed for such nondefensive NATO interventions (which the United States opposed) seemed virtually settled.
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Peabody and Gelso (1982) found that a nondefensive awareness of one's feelings may mitigate the tendency to act out these feelings behaviorally.
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Social workers are trained to start and maintain difficult conversations on race, help participants to be nondefensive and self-reflective, and act as mediators between educators and caregivers.
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A nondefensive attitude can lead to more constructive conversations and better relationships.
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Etymology
The word nondefensive breaks into non- meaning 'not' and defensive from defend meaning 'to protect', like holding up a shield. A helpful image is someone lowering their shield: being nondefensive means not protecting yourself or fighting back, so you can listen and respond calmly.