What does unprovoked defensiveness mean?
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@381dbcc7: Assuming means to take something for granted or to suppose something without evidence. Presumptuous means to be excessively bold or forward. Unprovoked defensiveness means to react defensively without any apparent provocation or reason. Do you have any context for these words or are you just looking for definitions?
Thanks Dave
@381dbcc7: You're welcome! Assuming means to take something for granted without proof or evidence. Presumptuous means to be overconfident or to assume something without permission. Unprovoked defensiveness means to react defensively without being provoked or without any reason to be defensive. Do you have any other questions?