passive-aggressive personality disorders

A form of passive-aggressive personality disorder — A proposed personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of negativistic attitudes and passive resistance to demands for adequate performance in social and occupational situations.

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nounpassive-aggressive personality disorders (passive-aggressive personality disorders)
  1. pluralplural of passive-aggressive personality disorder
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