passiveness
The state or condition of being passiveThe state or condition of being passive; passivity.
» The novel contrasts her apparent passiveness with her inner determination.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The state or condition of being passive; passivity.
More definitions
- the trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative
- submission to others or to outside influences
Examples
2 sentencesThe novel contrasts her apparent passiveness with her inner determination.
His passiveness during the meeting made it seem as if he had no opinion.
Forms
plural: passivenesses| Singular | passiveness |
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uncountable
Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedpassive
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable