Passive

usgb/ˈpæsɪv/
adjective

Not reacting visibly to something that might be expected to have influence.

She was passive during the entire discussion.
Visual representation of "passive" - Not reacting visibly to something that might be expected to have influence.

Often appears as...

  • passive attitude
  • passive approach
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Emotional Implication

Seeing 'passive' can suggest lack of emotion or detachment in personal interactions.

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Her passive face showed no sign of the turmoil inside.
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Potential Misjudgment

'Passive' might wrongly imply that one is weak-willed when they might be patiently enduring a situation.

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Despite his passive expression, he was formulating a plan.
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