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消极
xiāojí
Description
“消极”的意思是不主动、没有热情，或者态度不好、不积极。
"消极" means not proactive, lacking enthusiasm, or having a bad or unenthusiastic attitude.
它常常用来说一个人的想法或做事的态度，跟“积极”意思相反。
It is often used to describe a person's thoughts or approach to doing things, opposite in meaning to "积极".
Meanings
消极xiāojí
negative; passive; pessimistic in attitude
他对工作态度很消极。
He has a very negative attitude toward work.
消极xiāojí
inactive; not proactive; unwilling to act
别这么消极，我们一起想办法。
Don't be so negative; let's find a solution together.
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Notes
- Etymology
消 (to dissipate/reduce) + 极 (extreme/pole), forming the antonym of 积极.
- Nuance
describes attitude or mood; 积极 is its direct positive opposite.
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