zaštitnički

1. protective
   Ima vrlo zaštitnički stav prema mlađoj sestri. — He is very protective of his younger sister.
   Majka je bacila zaštitnički pogled na dete. — The mother gave the child a protective look.

2. protectively
   Zaštitnički ju je zagrlio oko ramena. — He put his arm around her shoulders protectively.
   Pas je zaštitnički stajao pored bebe. — The dog stood protectively next to the baby.

Often in "zaštitnički nastrojen prema + dat." — protective towards someone.