undefensive
Lacking protective walls
Not defensive; open to criticism or challenge without feeling threatened.
Someone undefensive accepts feedback without bristling or making excuses: She was remarkably undefensive about her mistakes.
The word suggests emotional security—a willingness to acknowledge flaws rather than protect against perceived attacks.
Allowing light through
- candidHonest and direct
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
- honestFree from deception
- sincereGenuinely felt, not feigned
genuine · unreserved · uninhibited · open · vulnerable · exposed · unguarded · unshielded
Free from agitation
- composedCalm and self-possessed
- secureProtected from harm
- groundedStable and realistic
- unbotheredNot disturbed or concerned
unflustered · unruffled · noncombative · nonaggressive · nonconfrontational · peaceful · serene · tranquil
Showing kindness, warmth
- amiableGood-natured and likable
- cordialWarmly friendly manner
- genialPleasantly warm-mannered
- affableWarm and approachable
warm · good-natured · congenial · sociable · harmonious · amicable · tolerant · cooperative
Willing to receive
- amenableWilling to comply
- responsiveQuick to react
- open-mindedReceptive to different ideas
- welcomingReceiving others warmly
perceptive · attentive · considerate · empathetic · flexible · adaptable · persuadable · approachable
transparent
Allowing light through
- candidHonest and direct
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
- honestFree from deception
sincere · genuine · unreserved · uninhibited · open · vulnerable · exposed · unguarded · unshielded · unarmored
calm
Free from agitation
unbothered · unflustered · unruffled · noncombative · nonaggressive · nonconfrontational · peaceful · serene · tranquil · placid
friendly
Showing kindness, warmth
affable · warm · good-natured · congenial · sociable · harmonious · amicable · tolerant · cooperative · accommodating
accepting
Willing to receive
- amenableWilling to comply
- responsiveQuick to react
- open-mindedReceptive to different ideas
welcoming · perceptive · attentive · considerate · empathetic · flexible · adaptable · persuadable · approachable · accessible
undefensivedefensive
Protective or easily threatened
guarded · walled off · closed off · prickly · thin-skinned
defense, defence, defend, defender, defenders, defensive, defensively, defensiveness, defended