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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

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These results show that astrocytes are not passive helpers.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

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

The company has said the updated rules are meant to ensure the Nasdaq-100 “remains timely and representative” of the market, and to allow passive managers to easily replicate the index.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 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

His opening arrays were different every time, yet all the same—conservative, defensive, passive.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin