passive

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passive /ˈpæ sɪv/ ?

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(n) the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient (not the source) of the action denoted by the verb
(adj) lacking in energy or will
(adj) peacefully resistant in response to injustice
(adj) expressing that the subject of the sentence is the patient of the action denoted by the verb

In the words of Lord Curzon to the Imperial Conference in London, passive resistance in the Ruhr has been supplanted by passive assistance.
But Afghanistan could force the new government to rethink its passive approach to the rest of the world.
Only one other passive-restraint system exists, a shoulder harness that automatically protects the driver when the door is closed.

"They have been playing together for several years, they are very cohesive, their moves come automatically," German striker Miroslav Klose said. "They made us look passive."
on Jul 7, 2010 By: Miroslav Klose Source: Austin American-Statesman
Graham said Obama had "been timid and passive more than I would like, and I hope he will continue to speak truth to power."
on Jun 21, 2009 By: Charles Grassley Source: WashingtonTV
"I was so close to winning, and then just played a little too passive in the end," Kudryavtseva said. "So today I was like, `There's no way I'm going to do the same mistake again,' so I went for my shots."
on Jun 26, 2008 By: Alla Kudryavtseva Source: Forbes