defensive vs sensitive

defensive

adj
  • Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism or intrusion; oversensitive; thin-skinned. 

  • 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. 

  • Pertaining to defense, as opposed to attack. 

  • Intended to deter attack. 

noun
  • A means, attitude or position of defense. 

sensitive

adj
  • Capable of offending, upsetting, or hurting. 

  • Having the faculty of sensation; pertaining to the senses. 

  • Responsive to stimuli. 

  • Easily offended, upset, or hurt. 

  • Important, intricate, and requiring great delicacy. 

  • Accurate; able to register small changes in some property. 

  • Meant to be concealed or kept secret. 

noun
  • A person with a paranormal sensitivity to something that most cannot perceive. 

How often have the words defensive and sensitive occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )