Passive

Pronunciation: /ˈpæsɪv/

Passive (adjective)

  1. Not taking action or being involved in something.
  2. Describing a sentence where the subject receives the action.
  3. Not reacting chemically with other substances.

Examples

  • The dog remained passive during the storm.
  • She took a passive role in the discussion.

Common collocations: passive attitude, remain passive, passive behavior, passive voice, use passive

Synonyms of Passive

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Passive

  • describing someone who takes action
  • describing someone who confidently expresses themselves