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Term: passive aggressive

Part of Speech: Adjective

Senses:

1. Expressing indirect hostility or opposition through subtle actions, sarcasm, or noncompliance.
2. Being unable or unwilling to openly express feelings of anger or resentment.

Usage Examples:

1. She used passive-aggressive remarks to criticize her colleague's work without directly confronting him.
2. His passive-aggressive behavior of deliberately arriving late to meetings irritated his coworkers.
3. It is important to address passive-aggressive tendencies that can harm personal relationships.
4. The passive-aggressive note on the fridge was a clear indication of their unhappiness.

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