passiveness

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Recent Examples of passiveness Despite his relative passiveness, Brighton’s collective structure is strong. — Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
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  1. passivity
  2. acquiescence
  3. willingness
Noun
  • Today Twain would be startled by the passivity of a once-mighty Congress that has all but crumbled in the face of pressure from the White House.
    — Ron Chernow, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
  • This isn't about passivity, but about allowing feelings to exist long enough to understand their message, leading to a sturdier form of happiness.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of passivity
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  • Less money coming into government coffers also means fewer goodies for the population of Moscow, whose acquiescence Putin desperately needs.
    — Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 30 June 2026
  • But the balance of risks has changed Europe’s era of acquiescence is over.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 22 June 2026
Definition of acquiescence
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  • Their willingness to take on the risk of crossing the narrow waterway is crucial for the normalization of the oil market, still recovering from a historic four-month crisis.
    — Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026
  • Public Act 26-108 reflects a willingness by lawmakers from both parties to evaluate promising treatments through research rather than assumption.
    — John R. Gordon, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
Definition of willingness

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“Passiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passiveness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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