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passive

/ˈpæs.ɪv/
noun

  1. (grammar) The passive voice of verbs.

  2. (grammar) A form of a verb that is in the passive voice.

  3. A customer who is satisfied with a product or service, but not keen enough to promote it by word of mouth.

adjective

  1. Being subjected to an action without producing a reaction.

  2. Taking no action.

    "He remained passive during the protest."

  3. (grammar) Being in the passive voice.

Synonymsdisinterested, idle, inactive, uninvolved
Antonymsactive, active, aggressive

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