passivity

noun

Definition of passivitynext
1
as in acquiescence

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2
as in inertia

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Recent Examples of passivity At times this novel reminded me of Sophie Kemp’s Paradise Logic, because Newton is similarly interested in the more deranging aspects of heterosexual coupling, and a certain kind of femme passivity. — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026 Advantages Over ‘Shark Skin’ Processing The strength of DMR's aerodynamic drag reduction lies in its extremely high passivity and omni-directional nature. — Ritsuko Kawai, Wired News, 24 May 2026 But that idea assumes passivity from Warsh. — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 13 May 2026 There’s a sense of surrender in the way this tune eroticizes total passivity, giving up control, just letting your feelings pound you to a bloody pulp. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for passivity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passivity
  1. acquiescence
  2. inertia
  3. submissiveness
  4. apathy
  5. deference
  6. passiveness
  7. humility
  8. stupor
Noun
  • Less money coming into government coffers also means fewer goodies for the population of Moscow, whose acquiescence Putin desperately needs.
    — Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 30 June 2026
  • But the balance of risks has changed Europe’s era of acquiescence is over.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 22 June 2026
Definition of acquiescence
Noun
  • One of the biggest things going for Salesforce, Workday, and the other SaaS companies threatened by AI has simply been inertia.
    — Shelly Banjo, semafor.com, 9 July 2026
  • When the operating model cannot evolve, AI doesn't overcome inertia.
    — Nitin Rakesh, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of inertia
Noun
  • Attraction is a function of parentage and looks and submissiveness.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 May 2026
  • But for Coles, his indoctrination to law enforcement has been a different level of submissiveness.
    — Dan Pompei, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Definition of submissiveness
Noun
  • That positive word of mouth would overcome the apathy towards the film's plot and the off-putting remarks from Alcock.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • In the lead-up to this summer’s FIFA men’s World Cup, critics complained about prices, domestic politics, international geopolitics, supposed fan apathy, logistical hurdles and more.
    — Andrés Martinez, Washington Post, 1 July 2026
Definition of apathy
Noun
  • Your Chinese colleague speaks softly in a meeting; is that cultural deference or introversion?
    — Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Japan’s players, initially reverential to the point of deference in Zico’s presence, came out of their shells.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of deference
Noun
  • Despite his relative passiveness, Brighton’s collective structure is strong.
    — Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Definition of passiveness
Noun
  • LaNasa told Horst the key to tapping into Dana’s character is finding humility.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 8 July 2026
  • Balogun, after all, had done and said all the right things, acting with restraint and humility, despite having been harshly sent off.
    — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 7 July 2026
Definition of humility
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  • The 14-month-old was diagnosed with alcohol intoxication with complications and stupor, as well as acute respiratory failure, according to The Advocate and WBRZ.
    — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • But Supergirl doesn’t quite want to deal with the immensity of its protagonist’s feelings; her drunken stupor is often played for laughs, defined by disheveled hair, big sunglasses, and plenty of slurred speech.
    — David Sims, The Atlantic, 26 June 2026
Definition of stupor

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