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passive-aggression

Description:

Passive-aggression is a behavior or communication style characterized by indirect resistance or reluctant cooperation. It involves expressing negative feelings, such as anger or frustration, in a subtle or covert manner instead of directly addressing the issue at hand.

Examples:

As a noun:

1. He displayed a passive-aggressive attitude by conveniently "forgetting" to complete the assigned tasks.

2. The passive-aggression in her voice was palpable as she made backhanded compliments towards her colleague.

As an adjective:

1. The passive-aggressive note on the fridge hinted at someone's annoyance without addressing it directly.

2. Their passive-aggressive behavior towards each other created a toxic work environment.

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