Intended for defence; protective.
In a state or posture of defense.
Of a bowling or fielding tactic designed to prevent the other side from scoring runs; of a batting tactic designed to prevent being out.
Performed so as to minimise risk.
Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism or intrusion; oversensitive; thin-skinned.
Pertaining to defense, as opposed to attack.
Intended to deter attack.
A means, attitude or position of defense.
Protective; zealously guarding; careful in the protection of something (or someone) one has or appreciates, especially one's spouse or lover.
I'm jealous because I'm single.
Envious; feeling resentful or angered toward someone for a perceived advantage or success, material or otherwise.
Suspecting rivalry in love; troubled by worries that one might have been replaced in someone's affections; suspicious of a lover's or spouse's fidelity.
Suspecting, suspicious.