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passiveness

/ˈpæs.ɪv.nəs/

Übersetzung: Substantiv, das den Zustand oder die Eigenschaft beschreibt, passiv zu sein, also das Unterlassen eigener Aktivität, das Erdulden äußerer Einflüsse oder den Mangel an Initiative.

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈpæs.ɪv.nəs/

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A noun describing the quality or state of being passive, characterized by submission to external influences or a lack of initiative and activity.

  • 🇩🇪Substantiv, das den Zustand oder die Eigenschaft beschreibt, passiv zu sein, also das Unterlassen eigener Aktivität, das Erdulden äußerer Einflüsse oder den Mangel an Initiative.
  1. Submission to others B2 formal

    The quality of accepting or allowing what others do or what happens, without active response or resistance.

    • His passiveness in the meeting allowed others to make all the decisions.
    • She regretted her passiveness when faced with unfair treatment.
    • The team's passiveness led to a missed opportunity.

    🇩🇪Passivität

    Synonyme: acquiescencecompliancedeferencedocilitymeeknessobediencepassivityresignationsubmissiveness

    Antonyme: activenessaggressivenessassertivenessdefiancedominanceinitiativeresistance

  2. Lack of initiative B2 formal

    The trait of remaining inactive or not taking action, often due to a lack of energy or will.

    • His passiveness at work prevented him from getting a promotion.
    • The project failed due to the team's passiveness and lack of ideas.
    • She overcame her passiveness and started her own business.

    🇩🇪Passivität

    Synonyme: apathyinactioninactivityindifferenceinertialethargylistlessnesspassivitysluggishnesstorpor

    Antonyme: activenessassertivenessdriveenterpriseinitiative

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