passive-aggressive

Nghĩa (Tiếng Anh)

1. Showing passive, sometimes obstructionist resistance to following authoritative instructions in interpersonal or occupational situations.
2. Showing covert hostility, intending to cause annoyance or to humiliate, while maintaining a transparent (to the recipient) veneer of politeness.

Từ nguyên (Tiếng Anh)

From 1940s, after passive aggression.

Câu

" I'm observing passive-aggressive behavior ", the psychologist said in a professional tone .

"Tôi đang quan sát hành vi hung hăng thụ động", nhà tâm lý học nói với giọng điệu chuyên nghiệp.