passive-regressive 

A degree of passive-aggressive behavior which has the opposite of its intended effect, making the person appear childlike.

She always waited a few days to answer his texts, thinking that it would hurt him, when it only made her seem passive-regressive.

passive-regressive by Monkey's Dad April 3, 2020

passive-regressive 

When government takes advantage of its citizens to charge extra fees for better service to the benefit of rich people who can afford it and to the detriment of poor people who can't.

Those fast pass lanes in California are so passive-regressive!

passive-regressive by pwakeman July 17, 2023