NichiDict

消極的

N2
しょうきょくてき
[shoukyokuteki]
Illustration for 消極的

Meanings

1.Adj-na

negative; passive; half-hearted; unmotivated

Examples

彼女は消極的な性格で自分から話さない。

She has a passive personality and doesn't speak up on her own.

消極的な態度では成功は難しいと思う。

I think success is difficult with a passive attitude.

最初は消極的だったが徐々に積極的になった。

At first I was passive, but gradually became more active.