Comparative for accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance
“An underacknowledged distinction in studies of legitimacy centers on whether the organization seeks active support or merely passive acquiescence.”
Comparative for not actively participating in an activity or interaction
“The mayor has taken a passive role in regard to the accreditation of probation departments.”
Comparative for inactive or still, without motion
“There is an equilibrium between active molecules and passive molecules at a given temperature.”
Comparative for showing little or no feeling or emotion
“He wasn't sure why Gene was merely meeting the boy's glare with a calm, passive look on his face.”
Comparative for showing no interest, vigor, determination, or enthusiasm
Comparative for lacking vigor, vitality, or excitement
Comparative for lacking sufficient power or strength
Comparative for timid in character, or generally lacking in self-confidence
Comparative for existing in a latent or dormant state
Comparative for not excessively showy or lively
Comparative for lacking strength of character to follow one's own principles
Comparative for pleasant and amicable in nature
Comparative for having the ability to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering
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