passive-aggressive
Frasi
" I'm observing passive-aggressive behavior ", the psychologist said in a 🅰️ professional tone .
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"Sto osservando un comportamento passivo-aggressivo", ha detto lo psicologo in tono professionale.
Senso (Inglese)
- Showing passive, sometimes obstructionist resistance to following authoritative instructions in interpersonal or occupational situations.
- Showing covert hostility, intending to cause annoyance or to humiliate, while maintaining a transparent (to the recipient) veneer of politeness.
Frequenza
Etimologia (Inglese)
From 1940s, after passive aggression.
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