Passive-Aggressive English: 8 Phrases You Should Know
June 2026 | Intermediate–Advanced Vocabulary Passive-aggressive – Expressing negative feelings in an indirect wayExample – Saying “It’s fine” when you are angry can be passive-aggressive. Conflict – A disagreement or argument between peopleExample – Some people avoid conflict by hiding their true feelings. Dismissive – Showing that you do not think something is importantExample –…