passively
Not taking action
Passively describes doing something without active participation or resistance.
To passively accept a decision is to go along without objecting.
Someone who listens passively absorbs without responding.
In grammar, a verb is used passively when the subject receives the action rather than performing it: The ball was thrown rather than He threw the ball.
In yielding deference
- compliantlyIn an acquiescent manner
- obedientlyIn a compliant manner
- meeklyIn docile manner
- acquiescentlyIn yielding manner
deferentially · subserviently · tractably · tamely · dutifully · unassertively · pliably · conformably
Without aim or effort
- inertlyWithout motion or reaction
- dormantlyIn an inactive manner
- sedentarilyIn a sitting manner
- lethargicallyIn a drowsy, sluggish manner
sluggishly · torpidly · lifelessly · motionlessly · stagnantly · restfully · quietly · lazily
Without interest or emotion
- detachedlyIn uninvolved manner
- unconcernedlyWithout care or worry
- nonchalantlyWith studied indifference
- disinterestedlyWithout personal stake involved
aloofly · impassively · stoically · phlegmatically · dispassionately · emotionlessly · blankly · coolly
With forbearance shown
- patientlyWith tolerant composure
- forbearinglyWith patient self-control
- enduringlyIn persistent manner
- peaceablyWithout violence or strife
yieldingly · unprotestingly · stoically · philosophically · unquestioningly
submissively
In yielding deference
- compliantlyIn an acquiescent manner
- obedientlyIn a compliant manner
- meeklyIn docile manner
acquiescently · deferentially · subserviently · tractably · tamely · dutifully · unassertively · pliably · conformably · servilely
idly
Without aim or effort
- inertlyWithout motion or reaction
- dormantlyIn an inactive manner
- sedentarilyIn a sitting manner
lethargically · sluggishly · torpidly · lifelessly · motionlessly · stagnantly · restfully · quietly · lazily · languidly
apathetically
Without interest or emotion
- detachedlyIn uninvolved manner
- unconcernedlyWithout care or worry
- nonchalantlyWith studied indifference
disinterestedly · aloofly · impassively · stoically · phlegmatically · dispassionately · emotionlessly · blankly · coolly · distantly
tolerantly
With forbearance shown
- patientlyWith tolerant composure
- forbearinglyWith patient self-control
- enduringlyIn persistent manner
peaceably · yieldingly · unprotestingly · stoically · philosophically · unquestioningly
- without enthusiasmhalfheartedly, listlessly, apathetically, indifferently, uninspiredly
- adverbsquickly, slowly, very, really, now
- manner of listeningactively, attentively, intently, closely, carefully
- mental adverbsmentally, cognitively, consciously, unconsciously, subconsciously
passivelyactively
With purposeful engagement
dynamically · energetically · vigorously · proactively · industriously
passivelydefiantly
In open resistance
resistantly · assertively · aggressively · combatively · rebelliously
passivelyaggressively
In hostile, confrontational manner
forcefully · vigorously · intensely · fiercely · vehemently
- passive aggressiveIndirectly expressing resentment
- passive voiceVerb form where subject receives action
- passive incomeMoney earned without labor
- passive resistanceOpposing through peaceful noncompliance
- passive smokingInvoluntary inhalation of tobacco
- passive smokerOne inhaling others' fumes