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Passive

/ˈpæsɪv/
Not actively doing something, often allowing things to happen without intervention or resistance.

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Examples:

Cowperwood smiled in his soul, though his face remained passive.

Martin felt tired and passive, and went through his letters aimlessly.

She observed the debate with passive disinterest, sipping her tea.

Etymology:

etymology
From Latin passivus, from passus, past participle of patī meaning to suffer or endure.

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