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Passive Aggression.
Passive Aggression - as a noun
Indirect expression of hostility, such as through procrastination, stubbornness, sullenness, or deliberate or repeated failure to accomplish requested tasks for which one is (often explicitly) responsible.
Example: "In psychology, passive-aggressive behavior is characterized by a habitual pattern of passive resistance to expected work requirements, opposition, stubbornness, and negative attitudes in response to requirements for normal performance levels expected of others."
Example Sentences
"She uses passive aggression as a way to express her anger without directly confronting the issue."
"His passive aggression is evident in the way he consistently undermines his coworkers."
"I can't stand his passive aggression, always making snide comments instead of communicating honestly."
"They engage in a cycle of passive aggression, constantly playing mind games with each other."
"Ignoring someone's message can be a form of passive aggression."
