passivity

Definitions

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

Lack of initiative or participation in a situation or process.

Examples

His passivity in the face of such blatant injustice surprised everyone in the room.

The teacher encouraged the students to move beyond passivity and engage actively in the classroom discussion.

The company's long-term passivity regarding market trends eventually led to a significant decline in sales.

Synonyms

inaction submissiveness indifference apathy compliance idleness docility

Antonyms

activity assertiveness aggression dynamism initiative vigor resistance