Passiveness and Self-congratulation

Passiveness

Passiveness noun - The trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative.
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Synonyms for Passiveness

Self-congratulation is an antonym for passiveness.

Self-congratulation

Self-congratulation noun - An often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements.
Usage example: the air of self-congratulation that pervades the songwriter's memoirs

Passiveness is an antonym for self-congratulation.
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