Defensive; emphasizing protection or defense. Used for tactics in sports or a defensive attitude in conversation/behavior.
監督は守備的な布陣を敷いて試合に臨んだ。
The manager set up a defensive formation for the match.
彼は問い詰められると守備的になり、本音を話さない。
When pressed, he becomes defensive and doesn't speak frankly.
交渉では守備的な姿勢だけでなく、適切な反撃も必要だ。
In negotiations, not only a defensive stance but also appropriate countermeasures are needed.