passivism

[ pas-uh-viz-uhm ]

noun

1. the quality of being passive.
2. the principle or practice of passive resistance.

passivism

/ ˈpæsɪˌvɪzəm /

noun

1. the theory, belief, or practice of passive resistance
2. the quality, characteristics, or fact of being passive

Derived Forms

• ˈpassivist, nounadjective

Other Words From

• passiv·ist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of passivism¹

First recorded in 1900–05; passive + -ism

Example Sentences

But it is difficult for people who are denied voting rights to protect their voting rights, and judicial passivism in these cases would have buttressed discrimination, racism, sexism and bigotry.

From Seattle Times

There exists in Swedes a cowardly strain of passivism and moral superiority that has echoed since.

From Slate

If that is the case, then those activities must undergo severe scrutiny, because it may well be that what seems like activism is actually “passivism,” and vice versa.

From Salon

"Certainly the Catholic Church has never accepted passivism," Gahl said, noting that Christians are allowed to be police officers and soldiers and are encouraged to defend themselves, albeit without resorting to violent retaliation.

From US News

"Certainly the Catholic Church has never accepted passivism," Gahl said, noting that Christians are allowed to be police officers and soldiers and are encouraged to defend themselves, albeit without resorting to violent retaliation.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• capitulation
• resignation