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Passiveness (Noun)

Submission to others or to outside influences.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Her passiveness in the face of her husband's demands led to a loss of her own identity and autonomy.
The team's passiveness on the field that day allowed their opponents to dominate the game.
The child's passiveness in the classroom was a concern for her teacher, who encouraged her to speak up and participate more.
The country's passiveness in the face of international pressure was seen as a sign of weakness by its critics.
The cult's passiveness and willingness to blindly follow their leader was a result of their indoctrination and conditioning.

The trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.