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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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Overall, passive indexed mutual funds and ETFs received $232.9 billion in new money, and active funds only $97.6 billion.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

"It shows that these non-pathogenic bacteria are not just passive residents but can actively manipulate human cells by injecting their proteins into our cells."

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

Water technology made us passive water savers with devices like low-flush toilets, without too much sacrifice or even awareness on our part.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

We don’t like confrontation, in daily life at least, and we are masters of the silent treatment, hidden meanings and passive aggression.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

Before, she had been passive in her rebellion—sneaking off to see Reggie, refusing to play tennis.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson