to get defensive
to react in an angry or upset way when someone criticizes you ยท to protect oneself emotionally from criticism
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Ever had someone point out something you could improve, and instead of just listening, you instantly felt attacked? ๐ฑ That's when you 'get defensive'! It means you react with anger or upset when faced with criticism, often because you feel vulnerable or misunderstood. It's a super common human reaction, especially when feedback hits a little too close to home. ๐ก๏ธ