passive — accepting or allowing what happens without active response or resistance
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: accepting or allowing what happens without active response or resistance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpæsɪv/
Korean meaning: 수동적인, 소극적인
Korean pronunciation: 패-시브 (강세: 패)
Example Sentences
- My cat is so passive that it doesn't even chase the laser pointer - it just watches it with mild interest.
- Students should not be passive learners but active participants in class.
- His passive response to criticism made everyone think he was either very wise or very sleepy.
passive
ADJECTIVE//ˈpæsɪv//
accepting or allowing what happens without active response or resistance
Accepting or allowing action rather than initiating it
The passive observer simply watched events unfold. (PASS + WAIT = PASSIVE → letting things happen instead of acting)
Don't stay passive—be active and proactive.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'passivus'에서 유래했으며, 이는 '고통받다, 견디다'를 의미하는 'pati'에서 나왔습니다. 마치 행동하지 않고 그저 받아들이기만 하는 상태를 표현합니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat is so passive that it doesn't even chase the laser pointer - it just watches it with mild interest.”
“Students should not be passive learners but active participants in class.”
“His passive response to criticism made everyone think he was either very wise or very sleepy.”
“Passive investment strategies often outperform active trading.”
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