消極的
Reading: しょうきょくてき
Meaning: passive, negative
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Example Sentence
He showed a passive attitude towards new challenges.
Usage Notes
Describes someone who is not proactive and tends to be withdrawn or hesitant. It is the opposite of 積極的 (sekkyokuteki), 'proactive'.
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