is communication that creates mistrust, hostility or hurt and indicates a desire for conflict rather than cooperation.

Defensive communication

Explanation:

Defensive communication is communication that creates mistrust, hostility or hurt and indicates a desire for conflict rather than cooperation.

This kind of communication occurs in various social groups, relationships and work environments. Most times the defensive individual responds respond to another individual as a result of a perceived threat; this could be triggered by insecurity or anxiety or a feeling of being controlled.

For example, in a workplace a subordinate may find his manager as being judgmental or wicked and hence, give defensive reactions to the boss leading to burnout.

Defensive communication

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