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passive

The word “passive” has 2 syllables: pas-sive

It's pronounced as /ˈpæsɪv/

What is synonym and antonym for passive?

In the thesaurus, “passive” has 70 synonyms and 42 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for passive along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for passive

Antonyms for passive

  • active
  • agitated
  • balky
  • caring
  • concerned
  • contrary
  • contumacious
  • defiant
  • disobedient
  • dissident
  • dynamic
  • froward
  • headstrong
  • impatient
  • incompliant
  • indomitable
  • insubordinate
  • insurgent
  • interested
  • intractable
  • lively
  • mutinous
  • nonconformist
  • perverse
  • protesting
  • rebellious
  • recalcitrant
  • refractory
  • resistant
  • resisting
  • restive
  • uncontrollable
  • undisciplined
  • ungovernable
  • unmanageable
  • unruly
  • untoward
  • unyielding
  • wayward
  • wilful
  • willful
  • wrongheaded

Meanings of passive

  • noun
    1. (grammar) The passive voice of verbs.
    2. (grammar) A form of a verb that is in the passive voice.
    3. A customer who is satisfied with a product or service, but not keen enough to promote it by word of mouth.
    4. Any component that consumes but does not produce energy, or is incapable of power gain.
  • adjective
    1. Being subjected to an action without producing a reaction.
    2. Taking no action.
    3. (grammar) Being in the passive voice.
    4. Being inactive and submissive in a relationship, especially in a sexual one.
    5. Not participating in management.
    6. Without motive power.
    7. Of a component: that consumes but does not produce energy, or is incapable of power gain.

Example Sentences

  • He remained passive during the argument and chose not to respond.
  • The students took a passive role in the group project.
  • Her passive attitude made it difficult to know what she truly wanted.
  • The house is designed to use passive solar energy for heating.
  • In grammar, a passive sentence shifts focus away from the subject.

On this page you'll find 112 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to passive, such as: acquiescent, active, agitated, agreeable, amenable, amiable, apathetic.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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