passivity (Meaning)
passivity (n)
the trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative
submission to others or to outside influences
passivity (n.)
Passiveness; -- opposed to activity.
The tendency of a body to remain in a given state, either of motion or rest, till disturbed by another body; inertia.
The quality or condition of any substance which has no inclination to chemical activity; inactivity.
Synonyms & Antonyms of passivity
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- bumptiousness
- superiority
- presumptuousness
- peremptoriness
- pretentiousness
- overconfidence
- assertiveness
- imperiousness
- pomposity
- egoism
- pridefulness
- presumptuousness
- aggressiveness
- arrogance
- pretense
- superiority
- pretension
- pompousness
- pride
- haughtiness
- pridefulness
- loftiness
- assumption
- egoism
- egotism
- pretence
- pretentiousness
- attitude
- lordliness
- assertiveness
- attitude
- conceit
- lordliness
- pretense
- loftiness
- hauteur
- peremptoriness
- conceit
- boldness
- hauteur
- aggressiveness
- pretence
- arrogance
- pretension
- huffiness
- boldness
- pompousness
- imperiousness
- overconfidence
- pomposity
- pride
- superciliousness
- assumption
- superciliousness
- bumptiousness
- egotism
- haughtiness
- huffiness
Synonyms:
- naivete
- timidity
- modesty
- humbleness
- lowliness
- demureness
- ingenuousness
- resignedness
- directness
- down-to-earthness
Antonyms:
- cheekiness
- scorn
- nerve
- swagger
- impertinence
- self-complacency
- temerity
- self-opinion
- scorn
- cockiness
- insolence
- condescension
- brassiness
- condescension
- temerity
- self-centeredness
- self-satisfaction
- self-conceit
- cocksureness
- self-complacency
- self-importance
- boastfulness
- sauciness
- forwardness
- brashness
- swash
- insolence
- boastfulness
- impudence
- cheek
- nerve
- toploftiness
- disdain
- disdain
- impertinence
- cocksureness
- audaciousness
- self-opinion
- vanity
- cheek
- toploftiness
- self-glorification
- impudence
- self-centeredness
- cheekiness
- audaciousness
- self-glorification
- swagger
- cockiness
- forwardness
- vanity
- swash
- self-conceit
- self-importance
- self-satisfaction
- brassiness
- brashness
- sauciness
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passivity Sentence Examples
- The student's passivity in class hindered their academic progress.
- The government's passivity in the face of the crisis led to widespread discontent.
- The employee's passivity at work cost them a promotion opportunity.
- The passivity of the defense allowed the opposing team to score an easy goal.
- The population's passivity in the face of oppression was a sign of their resignation.
- The therapist encouraged the patient to overcome their passivity and take control of their life.
- The passivity of the bystanders allowed the crime to take place unchecked.
- The passivity in the face of injustice only emboldens the perpetrators.
- The child's passivity in social situations was due to shyness.
- The passivity trap can be overcome with effort and determination.
FAQs About the word passivity
the trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative, submission to others or to outside influencesPassiveness; -- opposed to activity., The tendency of a body
compliance, naïveté , meekness, humility,acquiescence, submissiveness, submission, naïveté , deference, naivete
bumptiousness, superiority, presumptuousness, peremptoriness, pretentiousness, overconfidence, assertiveness, imperiousness, pomposity, egoism
The student's passivity in class hindered their academic progress.
The government's passivity in the face of the crisis led to widespread discontent.
The employee's passivity at work cost them a promotion opportunity.
The passivity of the defense allowed the opposing team to score an easy goal.
