passively

• Adverb, das bedeutet „auf passive Weise“ oder „ohne aktive Teilnahme oder Widerstand“. Es beschreibt Handlungen oder Zustände, bei denen das Subjekt eine Einwirkung erfährt, statt sie auszuüben, oder wenn jemand untätig oder fügsam bleibt.

An adverb meaning "in a passive manner" or "without active participation or resistance." It describes actions or states where the subject receives the action rather than performing it, or where a person remains inactive or submissive.

1. Without active participationB2formal

   In a way that involves accepting or allowing what happens without active response or resistance.

   Passiv

   • He sat passively while the argument escalated.
   • She listened passively to the lecture without taking notes.
   • The audience watched passively as the performance unfolded.

   Synonymeidlysubmissively

   Antonymeactivelyassertively

2. In a submissive mannerB2formal

   In a way that shows submission or lack of initiative.

   Passiv

   • The employee passively accepted the new policy without question.
   • He passively followed the instructions without offering any input.
   • She reacted passively to the criticism, not defending herself.

   Synonymemeeklyobedientlysubmissivelytamely

   Antonymeactivelyaggressivelyassertivelyforcefullypositively