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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

passivity

/ˈpæsɪvɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does passivity mean?

noun

The state or quality of being passive; a lack of initiative or activity. A situation in which something is done to someone or something rather than being done by them.

Example

"The company's passivity in the face of criticism led to a loss of public trust."

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