1. the quality or state of being passive; lack of active participation or resistance

Examples

• Her passiveness during the meeting surprised everyone who knew her strong opinions.
• The team’s passiveness in the final quarter cost them the game.
• His passiveness in relationships often led to misunderstandings.
• The students’ passiveness made it difficult for the teacher to engage them.
• She criticized the government’s passiveness in addressing climate change.
• The dog’s passiveness around strangers made it an ideal therapy animal.