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Definition of Passive-aggressive personality disorder
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Passive-aggressive personality disorder: A personality disorder characterized by passive-aggressive behavior. Passive-aggressive personality disorder is no longer recognized as a diagnosis by the American Psychiatric Association .