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    Pasividad (en. Passivity)

    /pasiβiˈðað/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    State of inactivity or lack of response to stimuli.
    Passivity in life can lead to resignation.
    La pasividad en la vida puede llevar a la resignación.
    Behavior that avoids conflict or action.
    His passivity in the discussion surprised everyone.
    Su pasividad en la discusión sorprendió a todos.
    Attitude of allowing others to make decisions for oneself.
    The passivity in his job cost him the promotion.
    La pasividad en su trabajo le costó la promoción.

    Etymology

    Derives from the term 'passive', which comes from the Latin 'passivus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    extreme passivity
    A situation in which a lack of action is notable and harmful.
    pasividad extrema
    to fall into passivity
    To surrender to a situation without attempting to change it.
    caer en pasividad
    to promote passivity
    To foster an environment where no actions are taken.
    promover la pasividad

    Related Words

    passive
    One who does not act or has no initiative.
    pasivo
    inactive
    One that is not active or functioning.
    inactivo
    apathy
    Lack of interest or emotion in situations.
    apatía

    Slang Meanings

    To be daydreaming
    He is always daydreaming, never acts, and shows passivity.
    Él siempre está en la luna, nunca actúa y muestra pasividad.
    To shift the blame to someone else
    Instead of acting, he preferred to shift the blame to his teammates.
    En vez de actuar, prefirió echarle el muerto a sus compañeros.