Passivities

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A state of being inactive or yielding, typically characterized by a lack of resistance or participation in a situation or action
2. A quality or condition that describes an unwillingness to assert oneself or engage actively in circumstances
3. The trait of being receptive or submissive, often involving an absence of energy or initiative in interactions or events

Etymology: "Passivities" is the plural of "passivity," used for separate instances or kinds of passive behaviour. The noun is built from "passive," which comes from Latin "passivus," meaning "capable of suffering," from "pati," "to suffer," so the underlying idea is being acted upon rather than acting, and "-ity" turns the adjective into a noun of state.

Synonyms: inactivity, indifference, apathy, complacency, detachment

Antonyms: activity, engagement, initiative, assertiveness, proactivity