noun
- plural of passiveness; the quality or state of being passive; lack of active resistance, initiative, or engagement
Usage: countable and uncountable uses; often used in psychology, education, and social contexts
Examples
- The teacher noticed the passivenesses of several students who rarely participated in class discussions.
- Different cultures may exhibit varying degrees of passivenesses in communication styles.
- Psychologists study the passivenesses that can develop in people experiencing prolonged stress.
- The passivenesses observed in the control group contrasted sharply with the active engagement of the experimental group.
- Overcoming passivenesses requires building confidence and developing assertiveness skills.