Passive Synonyms

26 passive synonyms include submissive, acquiescent, unresisting, yielding, unassertive, non-resistant, compliant, complaisant, pliant, and resigned. Passive is an adjective, and its antonyms are active and assertive. Here are some additional synonyms for "passive" with example sentences.

Another word for Passive

26 other ways to say passive.

  • yielding  
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  • unresisting  
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  • unassertive  
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  • tractable  
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  • supine  
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  • submissive  
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  • subdued  
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  • resistless  
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  • resigned  
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  • pliant  
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  • pliable  
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  • patient
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  • obedient  
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  • non-violent  
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  • non-resistant  
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  • non-aggressive  
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  • meek  
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  • malleable  
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  • long-suffering  
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  • lamblike  
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  • forbearing  
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  • docile  
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  • deferential  
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  • compliant  
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  • complaisant  
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  • acquiescent
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Use passive in a Sentence

Affiliate links generate passive income.

Don’t be so passive—take action.

He invested wisely to boost his passive income.

passive resistance can be powerful.

She gave a passive response to the question.

They stayed passive despite the threat.