Passivity (noun)

Meaning & Definition of Passivity

the quality or state of being passive, passiveness
a chemically inactive state —used especially of a metal that has lost its normal chemical activity and is resistant to corrosion

Passivity (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

as in acquiescence, submissiveness

similar: acquiescence, compliance, deference, resignedness, submission, submissiveness, demureness, down-to-earthness, humbleness, humility, lowliness, meekness, modesty, ingenuousness, naïveté, directness, plainness, simpleness, bashfulness, diffidence, mousiness, quietness, reserve, reservedness, retiringness, sheepishness, shyness, timidity, timidness

opposite: arrogance, assumption, bumptiousness, conceit, egoism, egotism, haughtiness, hauteur, huffiness, imperiousness, loftiness, lordliness, peremptoriness, pomposity, pompousness, presumptuousness, pretense, pretension, pretentiousness, pride, pridefulness, superciliousness, superiority, toploftiness, aggressiveness, assertiveness, attitude, audaciousness, boldness, brashness, brassiness, cheek, cheekiness, cockiness, cocksureness, forwardness, overconfidence, swagger, swash, temerity, impertinence, impudence, insolence, nerve, sauciness, boastfulness, chest-thumping, self-applause, self-assumption, self-centeredness, self-complacency, self-conceit, self-glorification, self-importance, self-opinion, self-partiality, self-satisfaction, vaingloriousness, vanity, condescension, disdain, scorn, flamboyance, ostentation, ostentatiousness, showiness
as in apathy, inertia

similar: apathy, inertia, passiveness, sluggishness, slumber, stupor, torpidity, torpor, languor, lethargy, listlessness, overfatigue, debilitation, debility, disablement, enervation, enfeeblement, faintness, feebleness, frailness, frailty, impotence, infirmity, weakness, burnout, collapse, exhaustion, fatigue, frazzle, lassitude, prostration, tiredness, weariness

opposite: refreshment, rejuvenation, rejuvenescence, revitalization, bounce, dash, drive, energy, ginger, go, liveliness, pep, punch, sap, snap, starch, verve, vigor, vim, vitality, zing, zip, might, muscle, potency, power, puissance, strength, briskness, jauntiness, spiritedness, sprightliness, vivaciousness, vivacity

Related Entry: Passive (adjective)

Passive is a different word from Passivity. The synonyms below are for passive, not for passivity.

receiving or enduring without offering resistance

"the union rank and file were surprisingly passive about the givebacks in the new labor contract"

similar: acquiescent, nonresistant, resigned, tolerant, tolerating, unresistant, yielding

related: forbearing, impassive, long-suffering, patient, stoic, uncomplaining, agreeable, amenable, compliant, complying, conformable, conformist, docile, guidable, law-abiding, obedient, pliable, pliant, subordinate, tractable, willing, obeisant, submissive, surrendering, amiable, obliging, slavish, subservient, disciplined, governable, manageable, apathetic, uncaring, unresponsive

opposite: protesting, resistant, resisting, unyielding

near: defiant, contrary, contumacious, disobedient, froward, incompliant, insubordinate, insurgent, intractable, mutinous, rebellious, recalcitrant, refractory, restive, uncontrollable, ungovernable, unruly, untoward, balky, perverse, wayward, wrongheaded, headstrong, willful, indomitable, undisciplined, unmanageable, dissident, nonconformist

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Passivity

The most common words with a similar meaning to Passivity:

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Passivity

Words with the opposite meaning of Passivity:

Origin & Etymology of Passivity

First known use: 1659

Frequently Asked Questions about Passivity

What does "Passivity" mean?

"Passivity" means the quality or state of being passive, passiveness. As a noun, it is defined as: the quality or state of being passive, passiveness. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Passivity"?

Other words for "Passivity" include acquiescence, compliance, deference, resignedness, submission, submissiveness, demureness and down-to-earthness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Passivity" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Passivity"?

There are 62 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Passivity". Common alternatives include acquiescence, compliance, deference, resignedness, submission, submissiveness, demureness, down-to-earthness, humbleness and humility.

What is the opposite of "Passivity"?

Antonyms of "Passivity" include arrogance, assumption, bumptiousness, conceit, egoism, egotism, haughtiness and hauteur.

Is "Passivity" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Passivity" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Passivity"?

"Passivity" is pronounced /pa-ˈsi-və-tē/ and divided into syllables as pas·siv·i·ty.

What is the origin of the word "Passivity"?

First known use: 1659.

What is another word for "Passivity" meaning "as in acquiescence, submissiveness"?

When "Passivity" (noun) means as in acquiescence, submissiveness, synonyms include acquiescence, compliance, deference, resignedness, submission and submissiveness. Opposites in this sense include arrogance, assumption, bumptiousness and conceit.