PASSIVENESS Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

passiveness

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as in passivity

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Recent Examples of passiveness Despite his relative passiveness, Brighton’s collective structure is strong. — Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026

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Noun

Trey posted high contact rates and patience bordering on passivity at showcases.

— Keith Law, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Subcommittees still do their work, but risks arrive late, management over-curates information and directors drift into either passivity or interference.

— David Ribott, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of passivity

Noun

With Taiwan’s 2028 elections approaching, sustained American support strengthens voices favoring self-defense over acquiescence to Beijing.

— Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
In any case, the Biden Administration’s grudging acquiescence now looks like the beginning of a pattern of credulous capitulation.

— David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Definition of acquiescence

Noun

Visiting them together would require careful planning, advance reservations and a willingness to cover significant distances.

— David Nikel, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
To be clear, this willingness to dip into their position-player talent is merely a partial picture of what is possible at their deadline.

— Jayson Stark, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

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