1.
passive, negative, reluctant
Lacking enthusiasm or initiative; tending to avoid taking action.
彼は会議で消極的な態度を取った。
He took a passive attitude in the meeting.
消極的にならずに、もっと発言してください。
Don't be passive; please speak up more.
消極的な姿勢では成功できない。
You can't succeed with a passive attitude.
消極的 is a na-adjective meaning "passive," "negative," or "reluctant"—lacking enthusiasm or initiative.
FORMS:
- Na-adjective: 消極的な + noun
- Adverbial: 消極的に
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 消極的な態度: passive attitude
- 消極的な姿勢: reluctant stance
- 消極的な意見: negative opinion
CONTRAST:
- 消極的: passive, negative, reluctant
- 積極的: proactive, positive, active
REGISTER: Common in business, academic, and formal contexts. Used to critique someone's lack of initiative or engagement.
Related Words
Antonym:
積極的 (proactive)