passiveness

The word “passiveness” has 3 syllables: pas-sive-ness

It's pronounced as /ˈpæsɪvnəs/

What is synonym and antonym for passiveness?

In the thesaurus, “passiveness” has 24 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for passiveness

acquiescence
amenability
compliance
conformism
discipline
disinterest
docility
emotionlessness
forbearance
indifference
long-suffering
obedience
passivity
patience
resignation
self-control
submission
submissiveness
subordination
sufferance
tolerance
tractability
unconcern
willingness

Antonyms for passiveness

concern
contrariness
defiance
disobedience
impatience
insubordination
intractability
recalcitrance
resistance
willfulness

Example Sentences

His passiveness during the negotiations weakened their position.
The teacher mistook her silence for passiveness, but she was simply shy.
Passiveness is not always a weakness, sometimes it reflects patience.
They were frustrated by the government's passiveness in handling the crisis.
Her passiveness in the face of injustice surprised everyone.

On this page you'll find 34 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to passiveness, such as: acquiescence, amenability, compliance, concern, conformism, contrariness, defiance.

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