消極的(しょうきょくてき)

消極的(しょうきょくてき) is a na-adjective meaning "passive," "negative," or "reluctant"—lacking enthusiasm or initiative.

FORMS:

• Na-adjective: 消極的(しょうきょくてき)な + noun
• Adverbial: 消極的(しょうきょくてき)に

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

• 消極的(しょうきょくてき)な態度(たいど): passive attitude
• 消極的(しょうきょくてき)な姿勢(しせい): reluctant stance
• 消極的(しょうきょくてき)な意見(いけん): negative opinion

CONTRAST:

• 消極的(しょうきょくてき): passive, negative, reluctant
• 積極的(せっきょくてき): proactive, positive, active

REGISTER: Common in business, academic, and formal contexts. Used to critique someone's lack of initiative or engagement.