1. A reaction or reply characterized by lack of active engagement, resistance, or initiative; a non-confrontational or accepting reaction to a stimulus or situation
The customer's passive response to the poor service indicated dissatisfaction without direct complaint.
A resposta passiva do cliente ao atendimento ruim indicava insatisfação sem reclamação direta.
2. In psychology and communication, a behavioral response that does not involve active participation, assertion, or resistance
His passive response to the criticism showed a lack of assertiveness.
Sua resposta passiva à crítica demonstrou falta de assertividade.