Definition of Passive aggressive
behavior that is usually characterized by being defiant without being violent
Examples of Passive aggressive in a sentence
When the student ignored the teacher and mumbled under her breath, the teacher punished her for showing her passive aggressive behavior.
As the shy girl became angry, she became passive aggressive toward her friend instead of being violent or yelling at her.
The toddlerβs passive aggressive way of displaying his resentment was by pouting in the corner.
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