Definitions and Examples of moderate, peaceful, passive
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Avoiding extremes in behavior, politics, or opinions.
Example
He had a moderate approach to the problem and tried to find a solution that would satisfy everyone.
Free from disturbance; not involving violence or aggression.
Example
The protest was peaceful and did not result in any clashes with the police.
Accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance.
Example
She took a passive approach to the conflict and did not engage in any arguments.
Key Differences: moderate vs peaceful vs passive
- 1Moderate refers to avoiding extremes in behavior, politics, or opinions.
- 2Peaceful refers to being free from disturbance and not involving violence or aggression.
- 3Passive refers to accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance.
Effective Usage of moderate, peaceful, passive
- 1Politics: Use moderate to describe a political stance that is not extreme.
- 2Social Movements: Use peaceful to describe a non-violent protest or demonstration.
- 3Personal Development: Use passive to describe a behavior that involves accepting things as they are without trying to change them.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Moderate refers to avoiding extremes, peaceful refers to non-violence, and passive refers to acceptance without resistance. Use these words in different contexts such as politics, social movements, and personal development to convey a non-violent or less aggressive approach to a situation.
