1. The trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative
   "His passivity during the crisis frustrated his colleagues";
   - passiveness
    
2. Submission to others or to outside influences
   "Her passivity in the face of injustice frustrated her friends";
   - passiveness

Derived forms: passivities

See also: inactive, passive

Type of: inactiveness, inactivity, inertia, submissiveness

Encyclopedia: Passivity