passive

[pas-iv] / ˈpæs ɪv /

ADJECTIVE

lifeless, inactive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic indifferent laid-back nonviolent quiet static unflappable uninvolved

STRONG

bearing cool flat idle long-suffering patient yielding

WEAK

acquiescent asleep compliant docile enduring forbearing going through motions hands off inert latent moony motionless nonresistant phlegmatic poker-faced quiescent receptive resigned sleepy stolid submissive tractable unassertive unresisting walking through it

Antonyms

STRONGEST

caring concerned interested

STRONG

agitated impatient

WEAK

active dynamic lively

Example Sentences

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I picked up the first box and turned to see Green still studying me, and I quickly rearranged my face into one of passive obedience.

From Literature

Nineteenth-century news media perpetuated the belief that young women were passive, incapable of deep thought or deep deception.

From Literature

“We’ve reached a resolution to put this matter behind us—a resolution that reaffirms our longstanding practices and standards and the passive nature of our index funds,” a Vanguard spokesman said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal

Inclusion in the World Government Bond Index from April of this year should also attract passive inflows.

From MarketWatch

Hawkins' card remained yellow as it was deemed a passive tackle but it was still an 11th sin-binning in Tandy's seven games in charge.

From BBC

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