Adjective

(en adjective)

Very cold; lacking warmth; icy.

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Chilly in manner; lacking affection or zeal; impassive.

(colloquial) Sexually unresponsive, especially of a woman.

Adjective

(en adjective)

Being subjected to an action without producing a reaction.

Taking no action.

He remained passive during the protest.

(grammar) Being in the passive voice.

(psychology) Being inactive and submissive in a relationship, especially in a sexual one.

(finance) Not participating in management.