passively

• Advérbio que significa «de maneira passiva» ou «sem participação ou resistência ativa». Descreve ações ou estados em que o sujeito sofre a ação em vez de praticá-la, ou quando alguém permanece inativo ou submisso.

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.

   Passivamente

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

   Sinônimosidlysubmissively

   Antônimosactivelyassertively

2. In a submissive mannerB2formal

   In a way that shows submission or lack of initiative.

   Passivamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosmeeklyobedientlysubmissivelytamely

   Antônimosactivelyaggressivelyassertivelyforcefullypositively