PASSIVE-AGGRESSIVE


Meaning of PASSIVE-AGGRESSIVE in English

¦ ̷ ̷  ̷ ̷  ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷  ̷ ̷ adjective

( -s )

: being, marked by, or displaying behavior characterized by the expression of negative feelings, resentment, and aggression in an unassertive passive way (as through procrastination, stubbornness, and uncommunicativeness)

a passive-aggressive personality

• passive-aggressive noun

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