defensively

Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. dengan cara yang ditandai oleh pertahanan atau perlindungan

Phrases & Collocations

acting defensively

bertindak defensif

Example Sentences

She reacted defensively when he questioned her about the missing money.

Dia bereaksi secara defensif ketika dia mempertanyakan tentang uang yang hilang.

The player positioned himself defensively to block the opponent's attack.

Pemain memposisikan dirinya secara defensif untuk memblokir serangan lawan.

He spoke defensively, trying to justify his actions.

Dia berbicara secara defensif, mencoba untuk membenarkan tindakannya.

The company reacted defensively to the competitor's aggressive marketing tactics.

Perusahaan bereaksi secara defensif terhadap taktik pemasaran agresif pesaing.

She crossed her arms defensively, signaling her reluctance to engage in the conversation.

Dia menyilangkan lengannya secara defensif, menandakan ketidakmahirannya untuk terlibat dalam percakapan.

The team played defensively in the second half to protect their lead.

Tim bermain secara defensif di babak kedua untuk melindungi keunggulan mereka.

He reacted defensively to criticism, feeling attacked.

Dia bereaksi secara defensif terhadap kritik, merasa diserang.

The cat arched its back defensively when approached by a stranger.

Kucing itu melengkungkan punggungnya secara defensif ketika didekati oleh orang asing.

The politician answered the tough questions defensively, avoiding direct responses.

Politisi menjawab pertanyaan-pertanyaan sulit secara defensif, menghindari jawaban langsung.

The goalkeeper positioned himself defensively to block the penalty kick.

Penjaga gawang memposisikan dirinya secara defensif untuk memblokir tendangan penalti.

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