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passivity

[pa-siv-i-tee] / pæˈsɪv ɪ ti /














NOUN
nonagression
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NOUN
nonviolence
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The contrast between Walker’s determination and Lynne’s passivity heightens the sense that her position in life is secure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

At first I couldn’t come up with even a basic story idea, but in a stroke of visionary passivity, I outsourced the job to Sora’s famous cousin, ChatGPT.

From Barron's • Dec. 12, 2025

I’m willing to blame some of that passivity on his head injury, but it’s hard to care about a character who only has a personality for three minutes.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025

Rather than brainwashing us, the objective of the totalitarian is to bludgeon us into apathy, resignation and passivity.

From Salon • May 24, 2025

Richard Parker’s passivity, and for three long days, needed explaining.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel




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