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Lacking In Assertiveness Crossword Clue
There are 5 exact and 162 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PASSIVE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PASSIVE
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PASSIVE" which means:
- adjective
- • Lacking in energy or will
- • Expressing that the subject of the sentence is the patient of the action denoted by the verb noun
- • The voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient (not the source) of the action denoted by the verb adjective satellite
- • Peacefully resistant in response to injustice
An example sentence would be:
- • "He has a passive attitude towards work and never takes initiative."
- • "The passive voice is often used in scientific writing."
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