Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Not actively doing something, often allowing things to happen without intervention or resistance.
Passive
/ˈpæsɪv/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
He was very passive in the meeting.Don't be so passive; share your thoughts!
Etymology:
From Latin passivus, from passus, past participle of patī meaning to suffer or endure.
Usage Statistics:
123 mentions per 1 million words 
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