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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The VCR transformed Americans from passive viewers into active curators of their entertainment, laying the groundwork for everything from mixtapes to Netflix.

From The Wall Street Journal

In January, Nasdaq said Walmart would become part of the Nasdaq 100 External link index, a move that analysts predicted would attract more passive inflows from index-tracking funds.

From Barron's

The index companies wouldn’t be doing passive investors a favor, but they could be doing Musk and other insiders one.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ireland coach Andy Farrell was scathing about his team and their passive start to the game.

From Barron's

It’s a passive position compared to the driver, but still a cooler upgrade from where Colin starts the movie riding in: the rear of a sedan.

From Los Angeles Times

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